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flyguy · May 28th, 2005, 00:17

Wing low method is usually better for beginners because it can be hard to judge when to take the crab out. If you start to drop, add power.

As for the correction when you get on the ground, if you are using ailerons to get you on centerline like you should, you should already have some of the correction you need. You'll want to get the rest of the correction in after you touch the mains down. No need to wait for the nose gear to come down, as you don't want to be "wheelieing" down the runway with little or no crosswind correction just waiting for the wind to have its way with you. Before the nose gear touches down, some of the weight is still being supported by the wings, so you are liable to get pushed pretty good by the wind.

And I second talking to your instructor about it.

May 28th, 2005, 00:17	#4
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,094	Re: Crosswind Landing techniques Wing low method is usually better for beginners because it can be hard to judge when to take the crab out. If you start to drop, add power. As for the correction when you get on the ground, if you are using ailerons to get you on centerline like you should, you should already have some of the correction you need. You'll want to get the rest of the correction in after you touch the mains down. No need to wait for the nose gear to come down, as you don't want to be "wheelieing" down the runway with little or no crosswind correction just waiting for the wind to have its way with you. Before the nose gear touches down, some of the weight is still being supported by the wings, so you are liable to get pushed pretty good by the wind. And I second talking to your instructor about it.