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

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. x V SO (or POH recommendation) by around 500 feet AGL. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Will you need a crosswind correction? This sets you up for the shortest possible ground roll.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. Control the descent rate with pitch and power and touch down at minimum speed with the aircraft in a nose-high pitch attitude.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. If you’re not stabilized at 200 feet AGL, go around. On a normal landing, you’d pull the power over the threshold, begin your roundout, and flare around 10 feet AGL. Using full flaps enables you to land at the slowest possible speed.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? 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. Check out our latest article on crosswind landings here.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

You completed the climb check at 300 ft AGL. The engine quits at 500 ft AGL. 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.

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AGL Runway Descent Lift 52

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. The order is aviate, navigate, then communicate.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52