G. Sylvester wrote:

YIKES! I presume you have never ever ever did what this guy did.
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Of course not. I've seen those who will sometimes cheat a little on
the crosswind landing and touch down with a bit of crab. In a tricycle
geared plane, the plane will straighten itself out. I learned early on
that you don't mess around with side loads on the gear.
John Galban=====N4BQ (PA28-180)