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Crosswind component

The wind component, measured in knots, at 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the runway.

Dictionary Term

Crosswind component

Definitions

  • The wind component, measured in knots, at 90 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the runway.
  • The wind component, measured in knots, at 90° to the longitudinal axis of the runway.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008