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. The entry into the maneuver should be accomplished downwind as you would enter the traffic pattern where groundspeed will be the greatest.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed Crosswind Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. The ailerons control our lateral position over the runway.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aileron Longitudinal Axis Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. You’ll have to determine the correct point for your particular airplane, but once you do, you can set up your downwind leg perfectly for any runway. Keep the ailerons into the wind. Flying at 60 knots?

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52