Just a suggestion bro...I trained in the PA28-161 at Florida Institute of Technology and I found it very easy to use the 'bank into the wind and use the rudder to keep the plane flying straight down the runway. I noticed that you were getting blown to the left of the centerline when you flared. That method will prevent that as long as you hold that particular procedure till touchdown, after which you slowly compensate for the right crosswind as you slow down.
You dont always have to let the aircraft weather vein into the wind, had he kept his right wing low and used the rudder in a cross controled fashion to keep directional control he would have been fine. I rarely "crab" into a runway unless I have passengers who may not like the feeling of haveing a wing low on final. Just dip the wing, keep the nose down the runway and land on the upwing wheel. But its what the PIC is comfortable with. A safe landing is one that you walk away from.
I've done worse! A few pointers: use the minimum flap necessary for the runway length and don't strive for a full-stall touchdown (ie, minimise float and touch down firmly on the into-wind mainwheel). Still, treat the nosewheel as though its leg is made of glass! Tracking the runway centreline is probably easiest using the crab method, however transitioning to the wing low method at 100ft or so allows a simpler flare and touchdown, and reduces the chance of inflicting side loads on the gear.
Try giving yourself some more time on final, it not only lets you set yourself up, it allows you to get your head in the game and mentally prepare for the landing. Kind of looked like you did a modified base-final which doesn't allow for a lot of set up time. Hope I could help.
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stealhty1 1 month ago
Just a suggestion bro...I trained in the PA28-161 at Florida Institute of Technology and I found it very easy to use the 'bank into the wind and use the rudder to keep the plane flying straight down the runway. I noticed that you were getting blown to the left of the centerline when you flared. That method will prevent that as long as you hold that particular procedure till touchdown, after which you slowly compensate for the right crosswind as you slow down.
iangatheca 1 month ago
let the plane drift.. needed more right wing in the wind.. flared to soon ...
inbound1000 2 months ago
You dont always have to let the aircraft weather vein into the wind, had he kept his right wing low and used the rudder in a cross controled fashion to keep directional control he would have been fine. I rarely "crab" into a runway unless I have passengers who may not like the feeling of haveing a wing low on final. Just dip the wing, keep the nose down the runway and land on the upwing wheel. But its what the PIC is comfortable with. A safe landing is one that you walk away from.
firemanlcfd 2 months ago
I've done worse! A few pointers: use the minimum flap necessary for the runway length and don't strive for a full-stall touchdown (ie, minimise float and touch down firmly on the into-wind mainwheel). Still, treat the nosewheel as though its leg is made of glass! Tracking the runway centreline is probably easiest using the crab method, however transitioning to the wing low method at 100ft or so allows a simpler flare and touchdown, and reduces the chance of inflicting side loads on the gear.
bravobravo74 1 year ago
Seemed like you were too close to the runway to set up properly.
MurderDeathKill01 1 year ago
yea, agree. base is short. also needed to turn the nose into the wind.
rubenshly 1 year ago
Try giving yourself some more time on final, it not only lets you set yourself up, it allows you to get your head in the game and mentally prepare for the landing. Kind of looked like you did a modified base-final which doesn't allow for a lot of set up time. Hope I could help.
froobin903 1 year ago
wasn"t so bad just keep practicing it easy you off
stealhty1 1 year ago