Chances are you’re fairly comfortable with landing in a crosswind — up to a point. When the wind is howling, you might feel you lack the skill (or rudder authority) to track a straight line along the centerline with one wing held low into the breeze.
Handling Really Strong Crosswinds
Key Takeaways:
- When traditional "crab and kick" crosswind landings are insufficient due to strong winds and limited rudder authority, pilots can employ the "crab/sideslip combo" method.
- This technique involves banking into the wind while maintaining a slight crab to track the runway centerline, touching down first with the upwind tire before using rudder to align the aircraft.
- To maintain better control in strong crosswinds, it's recommended to use less than full flaps and land at a slightly higher speed.
- Pilots should learn and practice this advanced crosswind landing technique under the guidance of a competent instructor.
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