Article: .. wind direction and speed. So we have to compensate so we are not either blown away or into the airfield! Your nose will be deflected towards the 030 heading (maybe 020) and the right wing into the wind. maintain the centerline, you will eventually land with the tail wheel and the right wheel, with the left wheel still in the air. If you are going downwind, Forward input will be necessary.
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Again, the most important thing is to perform a good Pattern, we have an extra thing to worry about. This means that you will come into final approach either looking through the side window (Left or right)so let's say that your runway is 36 but the wind direction is 030 @ 15mph (24km/h). You will need to find the exact amount of turn and rudder you will need in order to maintain heading 360 without being blown away to your left. Remember to maintain the nose down to maintain airspeed. Once over the numbers, power to idle and pull slightly backwards. As the left wheel starts to come down, input right aileron accordingly so you keep the airplane from flipping. Once on taxiing, make sure that you keep elevator input with the stick all the way back when Upwind, so the tail wheel stays on the ground, and when turning make sure the stick is turned INTO the wind.