4.10 - Crabbing During Cruising Flight
Required for Solo: 14 CFR 61.87(i)(15)
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(viii)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn how to adjust a glider's flight path to adjust for crosswind
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(15)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(viii)
Content
- difference between heading and ground track
- use of coordinated inputs
Completion Standard
The learner will adjust the crab angle to maintain a specified ground track within 10 degrees using smooth and coordinated control inputs.
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