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

a. Crosswind

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Effects of: a. Crosswind

Bottom line

When a swell is not aligned with the wind, the pilot must weigh the dangers posed by the swell against limited crosswind capability, as well as pilot experience. Prior to touchdown, the transition to a sideslip is made with the upwind wing lowered and opposite rudder applied to prevent a turn.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. SEA ch. 3 (p. 3-3) — FAA-H-8083-23
  3. AFH ch. 12, Operational Procedures (p. 12-4) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. AFH ch. 17 (p. 17-14) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-21) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. PHAK ch. 11 (p. 11-17) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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