Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

” What about the old fashioned midfield crosswind, which many of us grew up flying? That, more than anything, explains the growing popularity of the teardrop: the traditional midfield crosswind is pretty hard to pull off with six airplanes in the pattern. The AFH is not the final word on traffic patterns.

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Crosswind Airplanes Approach Runway 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. VFR to MVFR…then 2 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1,200 feet agl. Then the CFI should increase the winds so they are 10 knots (or more) above the demonstrated crosswind component. What could go wrong?

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Flight Training Central

MARCH 4, 2024

The airplane will be flown at 1,000’ AGL parallel to and at an equal distance from the field boundaries – about ½ – ¾ miles from the boundary as you would fly a traffic pattern. As the airplane turns onto the following base leg, the tailwind will decrease and becomes a crosswind.

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Groundspeed Crosswind Aileron Rudder 52

Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 9, 2023

But something I’ve noticed through my teaching is that a lot of students aren't taught when to turn their crosswind after takeoff. In 4-3-3 of the AIM, it discusses the proper altitude to make your initial turn into the crosswind. I’ve heard many pilots state that they always turn crosswind at 500 feet.

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Crosswind Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Air Traffic Control 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 1, 2024

Seek the Crosswind Practice crosswind landings whenever the opportunity exists. At airports with multiple runways choose the one with the most crosswind if traffic permits. Practice for this by climbing to a safe altitude (3000 ft AGL) at Vy and retard the throttle.

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Crosswind Approach Rudder Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

x V SO (or POH recommendation) by around 500 feet AGL. Will you need a crosswind correction? Establish the target approach speed by around 500 feet AGL. Not Applying Crosswind Controls Directional control becomes difficult when proper technique isn’t applied during crosswind conditions. Full flaps, 1.3

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

For a dual flight, the minimum altitude is 1,500ft AGL (above ground level). If practicing these maneuvers solo, raise the minimum altitude to 2,000ft AGL. Perform the maneuver no lower than 1,500ft AGL. A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52