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Old 15th Oct 2010, 03:46
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Sunfish
 
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Stationaire8:

Up to speed on crosswind landings?

Yup.

Step 1: Aim half a mile upwind of threshold.

Step 2: At 500 ft, You put the ailerons away from the wind and the rudder into the wind.

Step 3: You will suddenly find yourself lined up with the strip.

Step 4: Reverse step 2 and land.


Seriously, indications are that a stiff South to South Westerly will be blowing, so 22 would be in use, so no unusual crosswind component anticipated, but that doesn't mean that I can't stuff it up. My landings can be problematic even with no wind and bright sunshine.

Current major issue is that a little penguin rang me and told me that the track is flooded, so no practice session this morning. I anticipate things will start drying out very fast tomorrow morning.

I'll check about parking arrangements and maybe put the chains on the Pipers wheels if its very wet, or take a tow bar.
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