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With a crosswind during a forward slip, which wing should be lowered?

Lower the upwind wing.

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  1. Upwind wing ✔
  2. Downwind wing
  3. Either wing with no difference

Why: Bank into the crosswind by lowering the upwind wing. Slipping into the wind makes it easier to remain on the intended ground track.

Huh, didn't know that: Opposite rudder keeps the airplane from turning with the bank.

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The upwind wing dipped politely into the breeze.
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Answer: Upwind wing. Bank into the crosswind by lowering the upwind wing. Slipping into the wind makes it easier to remain on the intended ground track.

  1. FAA Airplane Flying Handbook, Chapter 9 www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/airplane_handbook/10_afh_ch9.pdf?pubDate=20260325
    the pilot should lower the upwind wing such that the airplane is banked into the crosswind
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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