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Upwind Leg

A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction of landing.

Dictionary Term

Upwind Leg

Definition

  • A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction of landing.

References

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