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Crosswind Positioning
As a rule, an airplane will fly in a straight line whenever the wings are level. If a crosswind exists, the plane will “crab” (point) into the wind a bit, yet as long as the wings remain level, it will continue to track straight. The problem is that, from the ground, the position of the wings can often be difficult to judge, so rather than relying on the positions of the wing or fuselage, proficient...
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