Question

Crosswind primarily affects

• A. Lift
• B. Ground speed
• C. Directional control
• D. Engine power

Hint:

Wind effects on aircraft: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Headwind} &\rightarrow \text{Reduces take-off distance} \text{Tailwind} &\rightarrow \text{Increases take-off distance} \text{Crosswind} &\rightarrow \text{Affects directional control} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Recall the effect of crosswind. A crosswind acts perpendicular to the aircraft's intended direction of travel. It tends to push the aircraft sideways, producing drift.

Step 2: Determine its primary effect. To maintain the desired runway alignment or flight path, the pilot must apply appropriate control inputs. Thus, a crosswind mainly affects \[ \boxed{\text{Directional control}.} \] It does not directly alter lift or engine power. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Directional control}} \] is the correct answer. Thus, \[ \boxed{(C)} \] is the correct answer.