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Mastering Stalls: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Recover Safely

Flight Training Central

Practicing stalls will also help you learn the low airspeed flight characteristics of the airplane, and how to control the airplane at low airspeeds which is what you will encounter while maneuvering in the traffic pattern and approaching to land. The test standards divide stalls into power off and power on.

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Demonstration Stalls

CFI Academy

Why It Matters: This mimics a common accident scenario where a pilot overshoots the final approach centerline and tries to “force” the turn with rudder, leading to a stall/spin. Elevator Trim Stall What It Is: This stall happens when the aircraft is trimmed for a low speed (e.g., 65 knots in a Cessna 172).

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Overcoming the Five Most Common Landing Errors

Flight Training Central

This article dives into the most prevalent landing errors, shedding light on why they occur and how they can sneak into even the most carefully executed approaches. Ballooning can be dangerous because the height above the ground is increasing and the airplane may be rapidly approaching a stalled condition.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout. We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach. Staying Aligned on the Approach Crosswinds try to “push” the aircraft off the approach course.