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PA.IV.A.R2aFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

a. Crosswind

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Effects of: a. Crosswind

Bottom line

If a crosswind exists, the wings should be kept level by displacing the control wheel into the crosswind. Proper control position (ailerons into the wind) is essential for maintaining runway alignment.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (pp. 12-4–12-5) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 16 (p. 16-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-14) — FAA-H-8083-23
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