4.16 - Side Slip - Compensating for a Crosswind
Required for Solo: 14 CFR 61.87(i)(17)
Required for Private: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(iv)
Lesson Objective
During this lesson, the learner will learn how compensate for a crosswind with a side slip, especially on touchdown, in order to prevent side-loads on the landing wheel.
Regulatory Requirement
Pre-Solo pilot (Student Pilot and Transition Pilots): 14 CFR 61.87(i)(17)
Private Pilot Test Candidate: 14 CFR 61.107(b)(6)(iv)
Content
- slipping with adequate bank angle to overcome a crosswind
- maintaining the nose direction with the end of the runway
- keeping the glider over the centerline of the runway
Completion Standard
The learner will be able to compensate for a crosswind using a slip, maintaining specified heading within 10 degrees, and maintaining a specified airspeed with +10/-5 knots.
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