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Less inertia, so potentially less stable in the flare.Originally Posted by aeroengineer
So given the lighter loads frequently flying lately, I know climb performance has improved. How has that affected crosswind landing handling?
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.