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Forum: Private Flying

5th Feb 2014, 22:11

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Wing down during final approach.

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Posted By riverrock83

Chuck As you'll know from my profile - I'm a...

Chuck
As you'll know from my profile - I'm a low hours PPL. I don't pretend to be anything different. No willie waving required!

However, I understand that certainly on the newest Airbus...

Forum: Private Flying

5th Feb 2014, 20:16

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,716

Posted By riverrock83

Interesting with the Airbus, that a higher...

Interesting with the Airbus, that a higher approach speed reduces risk (see doc linked to above). I'm quoting airbus as I've not seen the equivalent for smaller aircraft documented like this.

No...

Forum: Private Flying

5th Feb 2014, 20:11

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,716

Posted By riverrock83

I'm surprised that that. I'd have thought to get...

I'm surprised that that. I'd have thought to get the max possible cross wind (lets ignore demonstrated) you would need to use a combinations of both techniques (crabbed and wing down). I haven't...

Forum: Private Flying

29th Jan 2014, 23:01

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,716

Posted By riverrock83

How many times has this been asked on this forum?...

How many times has this been asked on this forum?

Simple answer, is because wing down is easier to maintain stability right down to touching the ground.

Alternative is having to use a boot full...

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