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Crab

A flight condition in which the nose of the airplane is pointed into the wind a sufficient amount to counteract a crosswind and maintain a desired track over the ground.

Dictionary Term

Crab

Definition

  • A flight condition in which the nose of the airplane is pointed into the wind a sufficient amount to counteract a crosswind and maintain a desired track over the ground.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021