Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Mid-Tier: Civilian The Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick replicates the sidestick found in modern Airbus airliners. The Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Boeing Edition is a 1-to-1 replica of a Boeing 787 airliner yoke. If you fly a lot of yoke-based airliners, the TCA Yoke is a great match. This joystick is similar to the Thrustmaster T.16000M

Rudder 96

Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Innsbruck is one of the most beautiful and spectacular places on earth with an airport that can support a variety of airline equipment up to a small widebody such as the Boeing 767-300ER. The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. Taking off in violent winds was a task. This was in XP12.

Crosswind 105

Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When I was working on my PPL, I learned crosswind landings proficiently, plenty good enough for the check ride, but we never had an ugly, gusty, strong crosswind landing day. Then I had occasion to fly with an airline pilot, giving him a ride home in his leaseback before I was to fly it back. He had the altitude nailed.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aileron Runway Gross Weight 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. Working for commercial airlines, you’re expected to dress sharp.

Pilot 96

Pilot Cockpit Crosswind Federal Aviation Regulations 96

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy.

Stability 88

Stability Approach Runway Pilot 88

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

This idea came from the airline industry, perhaps in the 1990s, with the well-intentioned goal of reducing airliner accidents. However, the text of the SAIB justifies its recommendations by citing transport category aircraft events, such as American Airlines flight 965 and Northwest Airlines 6231.

Final Approach 52

Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

Airlines 52

Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 52