"John Smith" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
They HAVE to be landed in a crab, or you drag that expensive #1 0r #4
engine on the rny!

Actually, they *can* decrab in the flare to some extent. Those huge planes
have sufficient inertia that they don't get instantly blown off the runway
even with the wings level. It's the pilot's choice whether he wants to try
a nice landing or just keep it simple and safe.

They are designed to handle the side stress....

Of course.

Actually, this has been discussed previously of this formu with regard to
certain Airbus models. Apparently, some allow the rudder to be used
independently, under some configurations, and some others might not. That
serious of discussions were related to another video clip that was
referenced and circulated a year or so ago.

Personally, I have no idea; but I admit that I am curious.

If you happen to have access to the operating manuals for the A380, would
you please be so kind as to divulge the control rules for the rudder just
prior to touchdown in the landing configuration.

Peter