If we're doing them right, crosswind landings and takeoffs can be like balancing the airplane the head of a pin. If not, you and your passengers could be in for a wild ride.
On The Cover: Many pilots fear crosswind landings and takeoffs but, when flown correctly, we think they can be a thing of beauty. With that in mind, we chose this image of a Citabria touching down on a grass runway as a way to illustrate the fun to be had. For more, see the article beginning on page 16. Image by D. Miller
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