Understanding Crosswind: How to Stay in Control During Take-Off and Landing

In this episode of our Basic Aeronautical Knowledge series, we explore the concept of crosswind — wind that blows at an angle to your flight path. You'll learn what crosswind is, how to calculate crosswind and headwind components, and how to estimate their impact using simple rules of thumb.

We also cover techniques to correct for drift and maintain a straight flight path when operating in crosswind conditions. This is essential knowledge for every student pilot, especially when flying in variable or challenging wind environments.

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