Originally Posted by
Big Pistons Forever
In my Grumman every landing is full flap as the flaps are not very effective. However for Cessna’s in any significant cross wind I teach and practice myself 10 deg flap landings in any significant cross wind unless the runway is really short.
Less flap allows a faster approach while still allowing a nice tail low touch down. This increases control effectiveness and reduces the amount of cross wind correction required.
Why do you want a faster approach in a x-wind? Does the POH call for a faster approach? The teat pilot was determining what the technique needs to be for an averagely skilled pilot. Less x-wind correction on a <2 mile final (I assume you’re not flying bomber circuits outside the ATZ) is negligible.