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.
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.
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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