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

a. Crosswind

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Effects of: a. Crosswind

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With flaps extended in a crosswind, the wing on the upwind side is more affected than the downwind wing. 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 (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. PHAK ch. 12 (p. 12-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. AFH ch. 13 (pp. 13-21–13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AIM 4-3-3 (Traffic Patterns) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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