Hooknswoop 19 #51 April 5, 2005 QuoteActually it does. The crosswind drift will increase above 15 knots as you flare the canopy? I disagree. I think the crosswind component won't exceed 15 knots (for a steady wind). Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #52 April 5, 2005 >The crosswind drift will increase above 15 knots as you flare the canopy? No, but your "crab angle" will (i.e. the angle between your canopy's heading and your actual heading over the ground.) This makes it harder to run out crosswind landings, since few people can run 16mph sideways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
