Jonah Hex Apr 7, 2008:

Atentie! Paragraful se refera la intreaga procedura de coborare, nu la momentul aterizarii in sine! Aveti in vedere acest lucru - "... to increase or decrease OUR DESCENT RATE".

Mihaela Ghiuzeli Apr 6, 2008:

"Alinierea aripilor in directia vantului pentru aterizare "?

Mihaela Ghiuzeli Apr 6, 2008:

"crab configuration" se refera la o tehnica de aterizare foarte dificila.Uite descrierea ei:The definition of a Crab has already bene posted and I shall reiterate; the terminology Crab refers to the technique of zeroing drift in a crosswind by turning into the wind sufficiently with the wings level (same as correcting for drift when cross country flying). This technique of crosswind landing can be considered preferable to passengers who may not like to view the runway at an angle when side slipping. However, as pointed out previously, the crab requires precise timing and if performed improperly can impose large loads to aircraft landing gear not specifically strengthend.

Now a crab can be performed flawlessly with practice. Just prior to touchdown, full rudder is applied to align the longitudinal axis of the plane with the runway before the nosewheel touches down. Because of the precision and skill needed, most instructors do not teach this method and opt for the side slip. Additional training with an instructor is recommended before attempting