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Old 19th September 2011 | 21:36
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paulthornton
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I was taught, assuming the runway length was sufficient, to not use full flap when there was a significant crosswind. This technique has worked well for me as the airports I use typically have long runways for the type I fly, so use half flap in these conditions.

The main thing to bear in mind is that the landing roll will be longer - and human factors being what they are you can end up focussing on the crosswind and how best to deal with it and overlook runway length / the fact that the aircraft will float longer if not using usual landing flaps.

Paul.
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