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Performance and weight and balanceQuestion 855 of 934

How can a pilot maximize directional control on a wet runway?

  1. By landing with a tailwind
  2. By landing into the wind
  3. By braking hard at touchdown
  4. By touching down at a higher speed
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Correct answer: By landing into the wind

Pilots should also avoid abrupt control inputs on a wet runway.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 11: Aircraft Performance — Water on the Runway and Dynamic Hydroplaning, page 270

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026