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Old 26th Jan 2013, 19:12
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For crosswind takeoffs, routine use of into wind aileron is not necessary. In strong crosswind conditions, small lateral stick input may be used to maintain wings level, if deemed necessary due to into wind wing reaction, but avoid using large deflections, resulting in excessive spoiler deployment which increase the aircraft tendency to turn into the wind (due to high weight on wheels on the spoiler extended side), reduces lift and increases drag. Spoiler deflection becomes significant with more than a third sidestick deflection.
The reference to the cross position is from our company issued training study guide. It states that the limit of sidestick to avoid spoiler deployment is when the edge of the cross is on the central index.
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