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Old 02-16-2006 | 01:27 PM
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bruce88123
 
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Default RE: Slip and Crab

How many knew that B-52's have crosswind landing gear? All of the wheels actually turn to align with the runway centerline during landing so the plane does not need to de-crab for touchdown. Wing-tip clearances did not allow for normal crosswind landing techniques. The plane actually lands flying sideways. Naturally there is a limit to this feature.

http://www.geversaircraft.com/ac/landinggear.htm