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Old 1st Sep 2014, 05:47
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Crosswind...

Originally Posted by Dora 9
Bloggsy, I presume you're being sarcastic? At the time it was less than 5 knots.
Not at all, Dora. Looks to me like there's significant crosswind on short final (unless the thing is being majorly sideslipped...but not much bank?). Just short of the threshold it's pointing straight at the camera. Note the use of full right rudder for a significant part of the rollout and the major wing-lifting just after touchdown.

Looks like a classic crosswind-induced groundloop to me. Done the same meeself (bl@@dy tailwheel locks...)!

(Note Youtube comment from poster).
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