One Mile at a Time
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
link] pic.twitter.com/4ie8my5n01 News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) February 17, 2025 Below is the air traffic control audio from the incident, per VASAviation. Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. Based on what we know so far, its impossible to even make sense of what might have happened here.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 18, 2025
Not only that, but there was quite a crosswind, as wind was blowing at a direction 40 degrees off the runway heading. What makes this noteworthy is that the air traffic controller advised the pilots that somebody saw some sparks from one of your wings, and asked you guys feel anything?
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Dedicated rudder pedals provide much finer control over the rudder and wheel brakes.
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 13, 2025
Poor Radio Communication Skills The Mistake: Many student pilots struggle with radio communication, which can lead to misunderstandings with air traffic control (ATC) and other pilots. Develop a structured traffic scan: look left to right, near to far. Recommended Video: FAA Crosswind Landing Tutorial 8.
Flight Training Central
MAY 28, 2024
If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 27 and expect a crosswind from the right. The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is 45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude. 040° and 220° true.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. Air Traffic Control uses this classification to separate aircraft and ensure that their wake turbulence does not affect other aircraft. Crosswinds can push the downwind vortex into your approach path.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
The yoke, which resembles a steering wheel, is used to control the planes pitch (up and down movement) and roll (side-to-side tilting). Rudder pedals help manage yaw, which keeps the aircraft aligned during turns or crosswinds. The throttle controls engine power, determining your speed and altitude adjustments.
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