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Old 27th August 2010 | 07:35
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mary meagher
 
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I had a lot of trouble learning to land, way back in 1983.

After 30 or so glider flights on aerotow at Booker, I went over to the USA and flew a Cessna 152 with John Cumberpatch at a small strip just over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

Where it was always a strong crosswind! The airfield, alas, had not been planned to take advantage of the prevailing winds.

So poor old John, as soon as this old woman got to the point of touching down, had to take control to avoid major problems.

Just possibly, you are flying at a difficult site? Landing into wind helps a lot.
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