Citabria Crosswind Landing Practice

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[mmichaeldonavon]

I didn't mention earlier, that I am a proponent of the 3 point landing, even in a high cross wind situation. (became a convert listening to the "old heads"). As the "up wind" main AND the tailwheel touch, at the same time, this arrangement prevents the wind from weather cocking the plane via just those wheels on the ground. (plane can easily pivot right around, vs. the tailwheel preventing this. Try it, you'll like it!!

[sunscience]

@mmichaeldonavon What's you're missing, but what you evidently suspect given your questions, is that it's a terrible approach and landing.

Don't emulate this video when learning to land in a cross-wind in a Citabria or any other taildragger.

[sunscience]

@eclipser2004: the Citabria POH only recommends wheelies in gusty conditions. In crosswinds, full stall landings are fine, even up to the maximum 15-17 knot component. Wheelies look cool and make you think you're a hot pilot, but they're not necessary for crosswind landings in a Citabria - ever.

[sunscience]

Very poor pattern with no clear base leg, obvious skid on the turn to final (which is very dangerous), flat, too fast approach, not pointed straight down the runway when the main hits, tail held up way too long after both mains are down -- all in all a very poor demonstration of a cross wind landing.

[eclipser2004]

@hotpilotboy20 Just remember, though, that the tail wheel still has to come down so the chance for a ground loop still exists. Generally if there is too much crosswind for a 3 pointer then you have to be very careful as the speed bleeds off on a wheel landing because lower speed means less airflow over the rudder. May depend on the make of the aircraft though, also.

[hotpilotboy20]

great landing, the wind is from the pilot's left, and he did a wheel landing as he lands at a higher speed, giving more control

[mmichaeldonavon]

Hey, nice video, but: I'm confused! Looks like the crosswind is coming from the pilot's right (appears crabbed to the right - camera?) but, actually, it must be coming from the pilot's left, as the left wing is down and you land on the left gear first, then..... What am I missing? Thanks, N-6395T (on review, it may because you are slipping a bit? It just appears that the fuselage is aligned to the pilot's right ).

[PHSYCOPATH92]

great landing

[RampantRedBull]

Don't you want to be getting all 3 wheels down at once?

You know, holding off whilst still correcting the crosswind then give the rudder a kick before you touchdown.

[Need4Gs]

Get on that centerline luvara