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Pilot Advice: Crosswind Takeoffs
No matter what type of aircraft is being flown, always advance the throttle slowly. Rudder corrections will be needed to keep the aircraft tracking straight down the runway, and it is perfectly acceptable if the airplane leans slightly into the wind. In addition to small rudder corrections, it is also beneficial to apply some roll correction. As the airplane moves down the runway, add some aileron input to keep the wingtip facing the on-coming crosswind...
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