Jabiru Aircraft
Pilot Operating Handbook
Model J230-D
Revision:
6
28/2/2020
Page 52
directional control.
Power .......................................................IDLE
Brakes ......................................................AS NEEDED. DO NOT LOCK WHEELS.
Aileron / Elevator Deflection .....................MAINTAIN: in strong wind the aircraft must
be “flown” during ground operations
to minimise the risk of being flipped.
See Section 8.1
NOTE
When flying with “crossed controls” such as left Aileron with right Rudder the aircraft will be out of
balance and experience higher than normal drag. Descent rates will increase. Aircraft response
to control inputs may be slower than normal.
4.10.7
Crosswind Landing
– “Crab” Method
Situation Assessment ...............................
AS FOR “WING LOW” METHOD
Aircraft positioning & configuration ...........
AS FOR “WING LOW” METHOD
Runway Alignment ...................................SET EARLY. Allow a long final leg.
On Final ...................................................
“CRAB” AIRCRAFT: Adjust aircraft heading
so that its course over the ground aligns with
the runway. The aircraft nose points off to
the windward side. Aircraft is in balance.
Power .......................................................APPROX 1500 RPM
Wing into wind ..........................................LOWER BEFORE STRAIGHTENING
Touch-down .............................................STRAIGHTEN BEFORE TOUCHDOWN:
Use the rudder to align the aircraft with the
runway just before the wheels touch.
Nose Wheel .............................................LOWER EARLY. Do not hold off nose wheel
in crosswind conditions: lower it to improve
directional control.
Power .......................................................IDLE
Brakes ......................................................AS NEEDED. DO NOT LOCK WHEELS.
Aileron / Elevator Deflection .....................MAINTAIN: in strong wind the aircraft must
be “flown” during ground operations
to minimise the risk of being flipped.
See Section 8.1
