Air Traffic Control Crosswind Runway 
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 18, 2025
The aircraft came in to land on runway 22. 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?
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. After one aircraft lands, the tailwind pushes the vortices forward into the runways touchdown zone. This lateral movement of vortices is important to know for pilots flying into airports with parallel runways.
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Flight Training Central
MAY 28, 2024
The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. 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 31 directly into the wind. 040° and 220° true.
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. Example of a Proper Radio Call: Minneapolis Ground, Cessna 172, N12345 at Inflight Aviation, ready to taxi to Runway 12 for departure.
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.
Inflight Pilot Training
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Youll also learn how to conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection, which involves checking fuel and oil levels, control surfaces, avionics, and the overall condition of the aircraft. In addition to learning about the aircraft itself, you will also review airport procedures, runway markings, and basic safety guidelines.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 23, 2024
Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort.
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