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Appendix
Crosswind landings on paved runways
(asphalt, concrete, tarmac...)
In this case, special attention must be paid to straightening the aircraft before touchdown in or-
der not to damage the undercarriage because of increased surface grip on impact.
Should the crosswind component be strong (8 kts and over), it is recommended to gently flare in such
a manner, that one of the main wheels touches-down an instant before the other (e.g. if there is
crosswind from your left, the left wheel should touch down just before the right wheel does). This way
the undercarriage almost cannot be damaged due to side forces on cross-wind landings.
Landing in strong turbulence and/or gusty winds
First of all airspeed must be increased for half of the value of wind gusts (e.g. if the wind is gusting
for 6 kts , add 3 kts to the final approach speed). In such conditions I would also recommend to only
use 1
st
stage of flaps for increased maneuverability. In very strong winds (20 kts and more), use
retracted flaps for the complete approach and roundout.
Balked landing
Add full power, establish Vy, retract flaps as required.
Parking
Nothing special to add here. Taxi to the apron with flaps retracted (minimum lift). Again, taxi slow for
reasons mentioned under “Taxi”. Come to a standstill, shut down the engine, insert the parachute
rescue system activation handle’s safety pin. It is recommended to shut the fuel tank valve.
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