Crosswing Challenges

Techniques to help you be the master

To prove that Aero Circus is not an employment agency, this month we look at one of the pilot skills that can be hardest to master. Anecdotal evidence would suggest that many pilots struggle at times, not only when dealing with crosswind takeoffs and landings, but also in the circuit. In this article, instructor Fabrice details how anyone can learn to deal with this challenge.

What is your immediate reaction when you hear “crosswind up to 15 knots from the left” or something similar? Do you start to sweat a little and tense up in the stomach muscles, or do you get a little excited, looking forward to using your hard-won skills and knowledge?