Crosswind Landings: Not As Scary As They May Seem

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Crosswind Landings: Not As Scary As They May Seem (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/nycaviation/~3/ENyd2ykFVLY/)

Crosswind landings may look dramatic or even unsafe. In reality, they are being performed by highly skilled pilots in a constantly changing environment. NYCAviation columnist David Williams examines various crosswind techniques and a couple recent videos of commercial aircraft landing in a crosswind.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/nycaviation/~4/ENyd2ykFVLY
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[Gintaras B.]

Very good article, nice reading.

It's amazing, how this Thai A380 did land - how strong landing gear has to be:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQW6ThGILq4

Thanks,
Gintaras

[727C47]

I have done 35 knots direct in the DC3, over 40 direct in the 727,and 747, it is a wonderful challenge,certainly not unsafe !!!

[USAF Pilot 07]

Agreed. My landings always seem to be better/smoother when there's a crosswind than when winds are calm!

[stratoduck]

Gusting 35 direct is my record in a PA-16, PA-28R, and the EMB-145. The Aviat Husky I found to be horrible in crosswinds, but when they are strong you can just land across the runway.

Love crosswinds in the jet - the drag from the cross-control creates a very predictable deceleration in the flare.

[WorldFlyer747]

There's a reason we learn the wing low, or crab technique early on in or flying careers. Nothing to be afraid of, manage the airplane, and you'll be fine.