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Crosswind landing

Landing made with a wind that is blowing across rather than parallel to the landing direction.

Dictionary Term

Crosswind landing

Definition

  • Landing made with a wind that is blowing across rather than parallel to the landing direction.

References

  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008