With two aircraft on crosswind, which aircraft has priority?

In a crosswind scenario where two aircraft are operating, the aircraft to the inside has priority. This is based on standard aviation practices and procedures. The reasoning behind this rule is that the aircraft on the inside trajectory typically has a more stabilized flight path and less potential for drift due to the winds, making it easier to maintain control and safely navigate the landing or maneuvering phase.

Aircraft to the outside may be subject to greater environmental factors, such as wind drift, which could alter their intended flight path and compromise safety. Thus, giving priority to the aircraft on the inside ensures a smoother flow of operations and minimizes the risk of collision or conflict during critical phases of flight, particularly around landing or takeoff.

This priority system helps maintain organized movement in congested airspace or during complex maneuvers and ensures that the aircraft on the inside has the right of way.