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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 4:55 pm
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Steve GadFly
 
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Originally Posted by belynch
One quick follow-up question. I noticed in the Boeing cross-wind landing video that when the plane was "crabbing" the wheels remained aligned with the direction of the runway. Is this set in advance or is this something else that you are controlling during touchdown?

Thanks.
I think that's just a mirage being caused by the heat rising from the runway.
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