New Horizon Aviators Academy on Instagram: "Crosswind is the component of wind blowing perpendicular to the runway centerline. It’s one of the most demanding conditions during takeoff and landing because aircraft are designed to roll straight, not sideways. It Can drift the aircraft off the runway It Creates side loads on landing gear It Increases risk of runway excursion Requires precise rudder and aileron coordination. The crosswind component depends on: Wind speed Angle between wind direction

Aviator_Raza on Instagram: "A crosswind landing of the Boeing 747 is a demanding but well-practiced maneuver designed to safely manage strong winds blowing across the runway. During the approach, pilots typically use the crab technique, pointing the aircraft’s nose slightly into the wind to maintain alignment with the runway centerline. This prevents lateral drift while descending. As the aircraft nears touchdown, the pilot smoothly applies rudder to de-crab, aligning the fuselage with the runwa