AVweb’s Question of the Week…

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The current "Question of the Week" invites thoughts on crosswind landing techniques.
  • Last week's poll on non-towered airport traffic pattern entries received over 1000 responses.
  • Almost half (48%) of respondents prefer the traditional 45-degree downwind entry, while 15% believe it depends on the airport's location, and 2% use a crosswind entry.
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This week, we would like to know your thoughts on crosswind landing techniques.

For AVweb’s Question of the Week, click here.

PREVIOUS RESULTS

We received over 1000 responses to our question last week on non-towered airport traffic pattern entries. Almost half (48 percent) of those responding fly the traditional 45-degree downwind entry into these airports. A small group (2 percent) of our respondents prefer the crosswind entry technique, while 15 percent claim it all depends on the particular airport’s location.

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