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Crosswind take offs and landings: Don't be grounded by the wind

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Some tips and tricks are provided on how to handle a crosswind successfully during takeoff. The easy way to compensate for a crosswind during a landing approach is to establish a natural crab angle do that the plane points slightly into the wind and tracks parallel to the runway.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2005
United States, Methods, Environmental aspects, Aircraft piloting

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Crosswind takeoffs

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Proper takeoff during a crosswind involves maintaining control of the airplane as it progresses down the center of a runway. A step-by-step diagram illustrates a correct takeoff, which entails proper use of the rudder.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1992
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Crosswind flying

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Many model airplane pilots are afraid to fly their aircraft against strong crosswinds. Two methods for negotiating crosswinds on take-off are discussed.

Author: Patrick, Dave
Publisher: Air Age, Inc.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 1995
Column, Takeoff (Aviation)

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Subjects list: Airplanes, Model, Model aircraft
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