Crosswind landing and propwash tests

[PE_Tigar]

Originally Posted by binky9

In a cross wind landing, cocking the nose into the wind is one technique. Another is the wing low method, in which the nose isn't cocked into the wind nearly as much. The upwind wing is lowered, and rudder keeps the nose headed in the right direction.

Either way, just before touchdown you need to get the nose lined up with the runway. Don't land with the nose still into the wind, or the wing still low.

Some cross wind components (speed/direction) result in an impossible situation to compensate for. It depends on the aircraft as to how far you can go.

binky9

The wing low method is usually good for high-wing airplanes . Seriously, it's much better to crab when you don't want your wingtip to catch the runway on landing. With the Bf it might be okay, large dihedral, wings not too long...

With regards to the crosswind component, some airplanes have limitations, some (high-wing Cessnas ) have only the demonstrated crosswind value. It's like saying "this is what the test pilot was able to pull off, now let's see what you can do ". Personally, I landed with about 16kt gusty crosswind in 172s and it's bordering unpleasant. 67kts? I'd consider staying at home .