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Sideways Air Facts Journal A Cessna 180 with unusual crosswind landing gear made it possible to land sideways in a 32-knot crosswind at Chicago O'Hare—and opened the door to some memorable flying adventures.

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Sideways Air Facts Journal A Cessna 180 with unusual crosswind landing gear made it possible to land sideways in a 32-knot crosswind at Chicago O'Hare—and opened the door to some memorable flying adventures.

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Sideways Air Facts Journal A Cessna 180 with unusual crosswind landing gear made it possible to land sideways in a 32-knot crosswind at Chicago O'Hare—and opened the door to some memorable flying adventures.

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