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Old 20th May 2006 | 15:12
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Elixir
 
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B737 X-wind Landings

I am new to jet flying and just trying to find the best way to land a 737 in a crosswind - specifically 300 series.

When is the best time for pushing off the drift in relation to the flare? A couple of times in strong crosswind I have pushed off drift before flaring and have found myself drifting downwind. I ask because I recently saw a video of a 747 landing in a crosswind - its main wheels touched down while the aircraft was still pointing into wind and then it aligned itself. Are there different methods depending on the size of the jet?

Any advice much appreciated as this is what I find most difficult. Thanks
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