Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This may include normal and crosswind takeoffs and landings, stalls, steep turns, emergency procedures, and navigation exercises. Your instructor may also discuss real-world scenarios to test aeronautical decision-making. The instructor will assess the pilot’s ability to handle the aircraft safely and effectively.

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Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Normal and Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Demonstrating proficiency in various takeoff and landing scenarios is crucial. You’ll practice standard takeoffs and landings, as well as those in crosswind conditions, to ensure you can handle different runway and weather situations.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

I’ll fly in crosswinds up to 10 mph, but no more, because I know the aged mechanical brakes aren’t able to prevent weathervaning above that figure. On Deciding Aeronautical decision-making, or ADM, is a fashionable buzz phrase that is, in reality, as old as flight itself.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

For instance, if an aircraft is on the crosswind leg, they’ll ask you to extend the upwind If you don’t have the time, that’s okay. Make sure to communicate as soon as possible. Not Recognizing the Need for a Go-Around Choosing when to go around is one of the most important decisions a pilot can make.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

A strong tailwind could push you too far down the runway if you manage to make it back. If you have a left crosswind and are banking left, you’ll have a tighter turn, which is beneficial. Although infrequent, obstacles can surround airports, making the impossible turn the only option.

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