The article discusses two primary crosswind landing techniques: the "slip" method (author's preference, involving lowering the upwind wing and using opposite rudder throughout final approach and ...
This video showcases a series of impressive crosswind landings, each featuring a different pilot using the crab technique to align the aircraft with the runway. Watch how various pilots manage gusty ...
The U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 bomber was ingeniously designed with landing gear that can be positioned up to 20 degrees left or right of the centerline for both takeoff and landing. A crabbed ...
The author experienced a significant decline in landing skills due to rust from lack of practice and challenging, gusty crosswind conditions. After struggling with standard crosswind techniques, the ...
An agonizing video shows the moment a two-tiered Airbus A380 was forced to land sideways at London Heathrow Airport as high winds pummeled the UK. The Etihad aircraft used the "crosswind," or "crab," ...