crab angle
noun1
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The angle by which an aircraft's nose is pointed upwind of its groundtrack to compensate for crosswinds during an approach and landing.
noun
Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The angle by which an aircraft's nose is pointed upwind of its groundtrack to compensate for crosswinds during an approach and landing.
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