Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

As we transitioned from Mobile to Pensacola Approach, I was able to grab the weather report at our final destination airport Destin Executive (KDTS). The only thing that caught my attention was a 90 degree crosswind coming from the east that was gusting to 11 or 12 knots. Approach switched me to Tower.

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Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. Taking off in violent winds was a task. Also visible was green grass and flowering trees.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). Vso approach speed is 53 knots. It actually feels slower.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach. The final approach speed for a soft field approach and landing should be the same as is used for a short field technique to minimuze float once you enter ground effect. Execute your soft field approach and landing with these steps: 1.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Out in the practice area, I did some of my favorite beyond-ACS but still normal category exercises—alternating steep turns with full aileron deflection, extended low speed flight, and Dutch rolls to 45-degree bank each way, again with full aileron deflection. Hmm, OK, how about the LPV approach?

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 86

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. Wilkins guided the craft along the invisible roller coaster, working to keep the wings level while maintaining a crab as the Cub climbed the first 500 feet.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

It only takes a 10% increase in approach speed to increase the landing roll by 20%. These obstacles frequently affect the approach and missed approach paths. Plan your approach path carefully to eliminate large pitch and power changes. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Briefing A pre-landing briefing highlights essential points critical to the approach and landing phase. If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Landing Approach and descent Returning to the airport involves setting up for a stable approach. Although I consider myself somewhat of a fearless adrenaline junkie, watching the wheel just outside my window touch down on the pavement while the other was still suspended as we leaned into a crosswind got my heart racing a bit.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

APPROACH AND LANDING Now we’re approaching the airport and ready to land. A pilot might have to use more aileron inputs, especially if it’s bumpy and the aircraft is getting moved around. A pilot might have to use more aileron inputs, especially if it’s bumpy and the aircraft is getting moved around.

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sure, the economics put the airplane in the high-value category in the wild world of 2024 aviation, but this approach ignores what it’s like to fly the RV-12. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). Vso approach speed is 53 knots. It actually feels slower.

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Camera at the Ready We passed from Syracuse, through multiple sectors of Boston Center, and ultimately to Boston Approach once within the boundaries of New Hampshire. The Bear wielded her trusty Nikon like a pro and captured our approach and landing. Same course, same altitude, same frequency handoffs as the week prior.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Sometimes a nudging word is sufficient, but in other cases an adjustment of controls is required.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests. Fixating on the runway numbers can lead to flying through treetops during the approach. Sometimes a nudging word is sufficient, but in other cases an adjustment of controls is required.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

” The pilot taxied to the holding point, checked the skies for any approaching aircraft, and lined up on the runway. The pilot applied some aileron to compensate for the crosswind and then applied full power. . “The more we have, the better.” They were finally good to go. They accelerated along the runway.

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Runway Pilot Knot Weather 52

Air Facts

JUNE 21, 2024

I taxied the Cessna 172 out, took off, and approached the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River, like in John Denver’s song “Country Roads” except for a lot more propeller noise. I don’t think he knew what the ailerons or rudder did. Aileron into the wind, rudder to straighten the nose” also bounced off his doctoral noggin.

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Rudder Crosswind Knot Airplanes 75

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But it was apparent the smallest Grumman flying boat was too small and full of quirks—the cabin door won’t open if the flaps are down, for example—to justify something approaching a direct copy. I took the controls and motored around, using rudder, aileron and differential throttles for steering as required.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Although it is sort of heavy on the ailerons,” Storo said. ” Bristol Bulldog at Tillamook Airport After a short time in the air, Storo circled around to approach Tillamook Airport setting up for landing. And the ailerons are almost worthless at that point; they’re not doing a whole lot for you at all.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. But you can see the change to separate ailerons and flaps is just one part of preparing the F2 to grow into a four-place airplanebuying aerodynamic benefits now to spend later on a heavier, more powerful model. Out back, theres an entirely new tail.

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Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98