Northstar VFR

MARCH 30, 2025

On theupwind leg, expect slower groundspeed and shallow the bank angle when turning your crosswind. Use a crab angle again on the crosswind leg to track straight. Final Thoughts Ground reference maneuvers may seem basic, but theyre foundational for precise flying. Lets take a look at these ground reference maneuvers: 1.

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Groundspeed AGL Crosswind Rudder 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 13, 2025

Struggling with Crosswind Landings The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with crosswind landings due to incorrect rudder use or improper control inputs. Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously. Feeling overwhelmed during short final and flare.

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Pilot Crosswind Final Approach Cockpit 52

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

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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. If gusty conditions are present, increase final approach airspeed by one half the gust factor. VS0 should be used.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. Leading you to become too high and too fast on the approach.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Flying the Base Leg All aircraft land into the wind, so the base leg usually involves some crosswind. The crosswind can push you out and mess up your glidepath if you’re not careful. How to Improve the Final Approach After lining up with the extended centerline, assess if the aircraft is above or below the glidepath.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

At one point, we were watching an RV on final approach when a green and white Citabria swooped into view from above the restaurant in a steep, descending turn and appeared to cut off the RV. In the descent, wind direction rotated counterclockwise until it became a direct southerly crosswind.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89