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Aviator's maneuver in a crosswind landing (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sideslip

(Other definitions for sideslip that I've seen before include "Lateral movement of an aircraft" , "Lateral skid" , "Move made by airman in bank" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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