Side Slip

A cross-controlled maneuver used during crosswind landings to maintain alignment with the runway centerline while correcting for wind drift. The pilot lowers the upwind wing into the crosswind and applies opposite rudder to prevent the nose from turning, keeping the longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. This technique, sometimes called the "wing-low method," allows the aircraft to touch down on the upwind main wheel first in a controlled, crab-free alignment. It is the most common crosswind landing technique taught for light aircraft.