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Old 04-26-2020, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by aeroengineer View Post
So given the lighter loads frequently flying lately, I know climb performance has improved. How has that affected crosswind landing handling?
Less inertia, so potentially less stable in the flare.

That can even mean the speed drops off faster, resulting in a harder landing. A heavier plane might hold it's speed and therefore lift a little better due to inertia. Seems the bottom can drop out quicker when you're light.
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