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PA.IV.N.K3FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.

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Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.

Bottom line

A crosswind that exceeds an aircraft's demonstrated maximum crosswind component or the pilot's ability may result in loss of control on the ground. If the wing-low crosswind landing method is used, any AFM/POH slip time limit should be observed.

Key numbers

Key numbers for Wind correction techniques on takeoff/departure and approach/landing.
NumberWhat it means
30 seconds, for example, in airplanes with AFM/POH slip time limitationsSlip limit

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  3. AFH ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AIM 10-2-3 (Landing Zone Safety) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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