Aileron Drag Groundspeed 
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
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. Discover ways to stay proficient with regular practice.
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. Add any more pressure, and the wheel will stop rotating and drag along the runway instead. Keep the ailerons into the wind. Flying at 60 knots? 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate.
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