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Old 12th July 2008 | 00:21
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Robert Campbell
 
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From: Sonoma, CA, USA
727 Crosswind Landings

Yes, the 727 did not like any crab on a crosswind landing. Being an old taildragger (conventional gear, not tail strikes) pilot from day one, it was very comfortable to watch an approach and landing with the wing down/top rudder technique.

I never flew one, but I rode jump a few times.

No engines below the wings made it possible to land with a significant bank unlike the 73s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7, and ABs. Actually, a one (two) wheel landing in gusting conditions was a lot of fun.
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