A Crab And Kick Tutorial (With Video)

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The provided video demonstrates the "crab-and-kick" technique for crosswind landings, which has become the standard for commercial airliners.
  • Shot during a gusty storm in Dusseldorf, the video highlights the exceptional skill of pilots in managing challenging conditions.
  • It also subtly testifies to the robust design and ruggedness of modern aircraft landing gear.
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While slip devotees might decry the crosswind coping techniques displayed in the accompanying video, the long lens and perfect angle offer an interesting perspective on the relative effectiveness of the crab-and-kick technique that is now clearly the norm for commercial airliners. The video, shot during a gusty storm in Dusseldorf just after the New Year, also testifies to the skill of some pilots in the technique and, in some cases, the ruggedness of modern landing gear. Rate the landings and takeoffs for yourself.

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