Can't speak for 25 metres but I can for 20 metres and
it's crabbing. I fly an ASW 17 and the tips are not
that far from the ground, even when the wings are level,
and sideslipping (using bank) near the ground has never
appealed to me. My aim is to keep the wings level near
the ground and kick off the drift at the point of flare
but I have often wondered if it is a really good idea
to apply yaw at the same time as increasing the angle
of attack of the wing. Of course to conteract the further
effect of rudder opposite aileron may have to be applied
to keep the wings level but can be avoided by not being
too heavy footed with the rudder. The upside is I am
in ground effect when I do that.
Thi biggest problem with a large span (any) glider
is keeping it straight as the speed decreases and with
a really stong crosswind there comes a point where
overcoming the tendency to 'weathercock' into wind
is impossible. Perhaps that emphasises the importance
of staying within the published crosswind limits and
another good reason for stopping as soon after touchdown
as is safely possible.



At 15:00 20 February 2005, Hl Falbaum wrote:
OK I'll take the bait.
Just how does one deal with a crosswind in a 25m ship?
I have some guesses
but no experience. 15m does not seem to be much of
a problem--lots of
experience there.

--
Hartley Falbaum
'Stefan' wrote in message
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Stewart Kissel wrote:

On the flip side...I see some instructrion manuals
that recomend no crabbing whatsoever.

Makes crosswind landings interesting in a 20+ meter
ship.

Stefan