What flaps are advised if crosswinds are greater than 20 knots during landing conditions?

The use of no flaps during landing in crosswind conditions greater than 20 knots is recommended primarily to enhance the aircraft's handling characteristics and control. When flaps are extended, the wing generates more lift at slower speeds, but this can also lead to increased susceptibility to wind gusts and changes in crosswind components, which makes the aircraft harder to control during the final stages of landing.

In a crosswind situation, particularly with significant wind speeds, maintaining optimal control and stability is crucial. By using no flaps, the pilot can decrease drag, allowing for a more stable approach and landing. This configuration often results in a slightly higher landing speed, but it also ensures that the aircraft has better aerodynamic control and responsiveness to corrections. Thus, handling in the crosswind is more manageable, reducing the risk of side-loading on the landing gear and ensuring a safer landing process.

In contrast, using landing flaps or full flaps in such conditions could lead to an unstable landing scenario, as the increased lift and drag could cause difficulty in maintaining the desired flight path in turbulent or crosswind situations. Takeoff flaps, while potentially beneficial for certain conditions, do not provide the same level of control stability as no flaps do in high crosswind situations