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Many runways or landing
areas are such that landings must be made while the
wind is blowing across rather than parallel to the landing
direction. All pilots must be prepared to cope with
these situations when they arise.
The same basic principles and factors involved in a
normal approach and landing apply to a crosswind approach
and landing; therefore, only the additional procedures
required for correcting for wind drift are discussed
here.
Crosswind landings are a little more difficult to perform
than crosswind takeoffs, mainly due to different problems
involved in maintaining accurate control of the airplane
while its speed is decreasing rather than increasing
as on takeoff.
There are two usual methods of accomplishing a crosswind
approach and landing-the crab method and the wing-low
(sideslip) method.
Although the crab method may be easier for the pilot
to maintain during final approach, it requires a high
degree of judgment and timing in removing the crab immediately
prior to touchdown.
The wing-low method is recommended in most cases, although
a combination of both methods may be used.
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