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Old 27th July 2002 | 09:34
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DB6
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Learn how to land in a crosswind with crossed controls, if you haven't already. As mentioned above, it is difficult to know exactly when you will touch down so, while surface winds are generally lower at night (reduced thermal mixing) when you do have a crosswind the crab/kicking straight method can be difficult to get right. In addition, be aware that the difference between surface wind and that at circuit height will be markedly greater than during the day so drift on downwind will be more noticeable
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