Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work! That means that the ailerons are not large enough to counter the roll.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

If it prevents you from landing close to the threshold, a short runway becomes even shorter. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Downwind Phase Complete the before-landing checklist.

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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. You can only begin improving the touchdown if you’ve mastered positioning your aircraft above the runway threshold correctly. Add any more pressure, and the wheel will stop rotating and drag along the runway instead.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52