crosswind approaches
I was supposed to be going solo yesterday - but the weather just didn't want to play ball - just like the last three proposed dates - this time due to too much of a crosswind.
still, it was well within the limits for the tomohawk (about 10kt vs the 16kt limit), so my instructor suggested we get a bit of practice in.
what a hoot! the lesson totally flew by. the first takeoff was a bit interesting, but once I'd gotten over the adjustments needed after rotation, I was fairly 'comfortable'. the most enjoyable bit was correcting the crab with rudder before the flare. it was totally absorbing.
the wind was fairly consistent - are there any time-tested techniques for dealing with a gust in the round-out that people would like to share?