Originally Posted by
misd-agin
If you align the plane with the runway, and keep the wings level, the plane will drift downwind, immediately. Bank angle is needed to track straight to avoid side loading the gear at touchdown.
If you decrab
just before the mains touch - a split second before - and I did also say you might need to roll into wind slightly - you won’t drift much. With practice, you can nail it.
Decrab too high and yes you might drift. Wait until immediately before the mains touch.
PS. (To the OP), In the first year of flying your first big jet, always volunteer for the challenging landings, (within your allowed limits). This is the time to learn, and not to worry if you don’t nail it every time. If you get it wrong, well, you are still new and people will cut you some slack. But if you avoid challenging landings now, then when you are so-called experienced but cannot land near max crosswind, then you will not be a good pilot.
PPS, Don’t be offended if the Captain does not allow you to land near your limits, but always ask if you can.
