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Old 24th May 2008 | 22:28
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Don't be afraid to proactively tip the wing down. It might feel a little strange, but it's the right way to handle the situation. You can experiment when on final by using the rudder to de-crab (so you're aligned with the runway), then use aileron to retain the centreline.

When you first start doing it, it really does feel like you're going to land wing-tip first, but you won't. Practice is all that's required. Once you've cracked it you'll wonder what all the fuss was about. Don't forget to apply some into-wind aileron once you're on the ground aswell!

Also, with most Cessnas, if you're landing with more than a moderate xwind, don't bother with the flaps. Landing flapless makes a huge difference in terms of how much you get tossed around at low speed late in the approach and in the flare. Don't fart around trying to grease the landing, just put it down firmly. A squirt of power during a flapless landing can often help.
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