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.

Groundspeed 52

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.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aeronautical Information Manual Federal Aviation Regulations Air Traffic Control 52

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?

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

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

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Once in position and any crosswind corrections noted, takeoff power should be applied smoothly and continuously while holding the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine power. Establish cruise climb above a minimum safe altitude (500-1000’ AGL).

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Runway Lift 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.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Adjust pitch and power for the desired airspeed and approach angle.The approach should be stabilized on the extended runway centerline no lower than 300’ AGL. At this time, it should be gently lowered.Maintain directional control and crosswind correction with appropriate rudder aileron input.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52