flight operationsFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?
A
Aileron down on the downwind side.
B
Ailerons neutral.
C
Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
The Airplane Flying Handbook shows that with a quartering tailwind the elevator should be held down and the aileron on the upwind side held down (control wheel turned away from the wind, 'dive away from the wind'), so the wind blowing from behind cannot lift that wing. Neutral ailerons or the downwind aileron down would let the wind get under the upwind wing.
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