Originally Posted by
applecrumble
Anyone able to explain the aerodynamics of why more aileron is required to maintain wings level at lift off during a crosswind?
The weight of the airplane between the two mains, is mostly what keeps it from tipping over the downwind wheel. And when that's the only force in action, it works pretty good (have you ever felt like you were in danger of tipping over, while sitting still?)
But as you add more and more lift while gaining speed, you're cancelling this weight away, so better come up with something else (differential lift from the ailerons) instead.