Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

1. AIM
DEFINITION
CROSSWIND TAKE-OFF AND LANDING
The CROSSWIND TAKE-OFF is considered to start when the aircraft is accelerated under its own
take-off power on the ground whilst using rudder, ailerons and brakes to counteract the effect of the
crosswind until a slightly higher than normal lift-off speed is reached, hereupon the aircraft is
positively rotated to leave the ground, and whilst the speed is increasing to the climb speed, the
appropriate drift correction is applied.
Upon reaching the recommended climb speed the aircraft is further rotated into the climb attitude
during which time corrections are again made for the effect of drift to ensure the track is a
continuation of the take-off path.
THE CROSSWIND APPROACH may be considered to commence from after the turn onto the
downwind leg to the touchdown point on the runway. On the approach, drift effect is counteracted by
using the sideslip or crab method.
THE CROSSWIND LANDING progressed through the same stages of development, namely the
round-out, hold-off or float and the actual touchdown, as in the case of a normal landing, except that a
combination of rudder and ailerons is used to counteract the effect of the crosswind during the
landing process.
WHAT THE INSTRUCTOR IS TO TEACH
i. Discuss the aerodynamic principles involved,
ii. The air exercise briefing:
a. Applicable Procedures and Check lists.
b. Aircraft handling techniques:- Demonstration and Observation.
c. Considerations of Airmanship and engine handling.
d. Similarity to various exercises.
e. De-briefing after flight.
WHY IT IS BEING TAUGHT
To ensure that the student fully understands the techniques applicable to safely handle the aircraft in
crosswind conditions.
i. Use of rudder, ailerons and brakes.
ii. Selection of correct flap setting (if applicable).
iii. Allowing for crosswind effect while descending on base leg.
iv. Effect of crosswind during ground run.
v. Drift effect during climb out and approach.
HOW THE EXERCISE APPLIES TO FLYING
i. Taking off and landing in a crosswind.
ii. Correcting for drift while maintaining a desired track.
2. PRINCIPLES INVOLVED
1. NEWTON’S LAWS
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