Originally Posted by
WhisperJet
I've been in the jumpseat and in the back of jets that fishtail like crazy after a Xwind landing (*think that Emirates A380 video.) What causes that? IN the jumpseat, looked like the guy had it nailed then next thing I know we're 30 feet Left then right of the CL.
Was the fishtail before or after the nosewheel touched down? You have rudder applied in the flare and touchdown and have to center it as the nose comes down. Sometimes you miss a little. 30' seems excessive.