When approaching with undershooting crosswinds, how does the aircraft typically track relative to the normal final ground track?

When approaching with undershooting crosswinds, the aircraft typically tracks inside the normal final ground track. This occurs because the aircraft tends to drift away from the intended flight path due to the wind pushing it towards the inside of the turn. To counteract the effects of the crosswind, pilots often have to apply additional control inputs, such as rudder, to maintain the correct alignment with the runway.

In this scenario, since the wind is effectively pushing the aircraft towards the runway, the natural tendency for the aircraft is to move more towards the centerline or even inside the final approach track. Proper crosswind management is essential to ensure a successful landing, and understanding this relationship between wind and aircraft track is crucial for pilots in training.