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Old 26th Nov 2016, 05:25
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TwentyThree4
 
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Conflicting A380 FCTM Crosswind Technique Guidance

Because the Airbus A380 FCTM (sic) SOP stipulates that the pilot sits above the centerline in a crosswind landing, the main gear is displaced a considerable distance downwind in a strong crosswind.
It is counter intuitive for the pilot to remove drift before touchdown, in a situation where the main gear is displaced (so) significantly downwind.
That is the fundamental reason that videos of A380s in actual strong crosswinds do not illustrate, the de-crabbing maneuver prior to touchdown.
The first requirement, sit above the centerline precludes the second, to decrab before touchdown.
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