Aeronautical Decision-Making Crosswind Descent 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 26, 2024
It helps reduce the chances of a stall and puts you in a better position to arrest the descent and start your climb out. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent. After adding full power and arresting the descent, the next step is to retract the flaps. Make sure to communicate as soon as possible.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 19, 2024
To arrest this descent, you need to generate more lift. Pitching down for airspeed magnifies the already steep descent rate. When banking, you must increase the angle of attack to keep the descent rate in check. Altitude lost reflects a descent rate range between 740 ft/min and 1,000 ft/min.
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