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Boeing 777X Pushes Its Limits 

Flying Magazine

The aerospace giant has released video of the test aircraft attempting to land in winds of 40-60 knots in Lubbock, Texas. READ MORE: NASA and Boeing Hit Pause on Experimental X-66 The video shows the airplane crabbed into the wind, then during the transition from approach to landing the nose is aligned with the centerline of the runway.

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Demonstration Stalls

CFI Academy

Heres what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). 65 knots in a Cessna 172).

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Easy on the Eyes—and Your Wallet

Plane and Pilot

You will still have full aileron control by moving your arm side to side, and you’ll have brakes too.” After ensuring short final was clear, I lined up on centerline, added right aileron to counteract the always present crosswind, and advanced the throttle. What an interesting concept, I thought.

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Used Aircraft Guide: Beechcraft Bonanza 36 Ranks at Top of Six-Place Piston Singles

Flying Magazine

Published time to climb to 20,000 feet is 18 minutes, and cruise speeds are advertised to be 205 knots at 15,000 feet. Most A36 owners we talk with plan on 165 knots and 1,000 fpm climbs when lightly loaded. The company says the fiberglass tanks also provide lower stall speed and increased aileron authority. Learn more at www.d-shannon-aviation.com.

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Mastering the Crosswind Landing Technique: Tips for Safer Touchdowns

Pilot's Life Blog

Understanding Crosswind Components Mastering the crosswind landing technique starts with understanding what a crosswind is and how it affects your aircraft during approach and landing. For example, if the wind is blowing directly from the side at 15 knots, the entire 15 knots acts as a crosswind.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

Aerotime

You might spot the spoilers popping up from the top of the wing and the ailerons deflecting upwards and downwards on the rear of the wing. One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway. This marks the most critical point of the take-off run.

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Demonstration Stalls

CFI Academy

Here’s what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). 65 knots in a Cessna 172).

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