Which crosswind landing technique minimizes side load on the gear?

The sideslip technique is effective in minimizing side load on the landing gear during a crosswind landing. This method involves the pilot coordinating the use of the ailerons and rudder to maintain the desired flight path while keeping the aircraft aligned with the runway. By bank into the wind and using opposite rudder, the aircraft can descend directly toward the runway. This approach ensures that the main gear contacts the runway as vertically as possible, significantly reducing the sideways force that can cause side loading on the gear.

In contrast, the crab method involves flying the aircraft at an angle to the runway to counteract wind drift, which may lead to a more abrupt transition during landing. While effective in certain situations, it does not minimize side loads as efficiently. The flare method does focus on the final landing approach but does not inherently address crosswind complications as effectively as the sideslip. The teams method is not a widely recognized technique in the context of crosswind landings and may not be applicable. Thus, using the sideslip technique is the best practice for reducing stress on the landing gear during such conditions.