Short Field X Wind Landing - Ikarus C42B Microlight

In this video clip I am flying a left hand circuit using the short 500ft microlight pattern from runway 26 at Shobdon. The conditions are a bit blustery with a 7-10kt crosswind from the north. I am landing on the very short 300m grass strip on the southside of the airfield to practice my short field landing technique. Normally we would use full 2nd stage drag flap for this task but due to the crosswind I chose to just use 1st stage and approach a little faster to help improve control authority. It is quite interesting to see the drift angle required on final approach.

Видео Short Field X Wind Landing - Ikarus C42B Microlight канала Stuart Waite