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Old 15th Nov 2007, 10:10
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Cross wind landings with a conventional undercarriage

Hi rusty sparrow,

Whoever you go to, don't be satisfied unless and until you have been taught to do 'wheeler' (aka 'roller') cross wind landings.

Most places these days only teach the two point method, where you stall the aircraft on, putting down your into wind main wheel and tailwheel first. (I believe there are some places around that don't teach cross wind landings at all). The two point method is OK for light to moderate cross winds, but not good enough for a strong cross wind.

With the 'roller' you fly the aircraft onto the ground still with some flying speed. You then hold the aircraft straight and level on the runway as she loses speed. You end up at the far end of the runway whith full into wind aileron and full away from wind rudder.

If you want to look it up, you will find this subject in 'The Compleat Taildragger Pilot' by H. S. Plourde.

Broomstick.
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