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Quick Crosswind Calculation for Pilots

Pilot Institute

In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying. Use the clock face method A simple way to estimate crosswind components quickly. What Is a Crosswind?

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Stabilized Approaches

Plane and Pilot

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. Several of these unstabilized approaches resulted in major aircraft damage or worse. And one more thing.

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Safety alert: NTSB ‘uncertain’ number of Boeing 737s flying with impaired part  

Aerotime

And the scenario could become even more concerning if a high-crosswind or an engine-out condition were to occur simultaneously with a jammed or restricted rudder. However, operators of the aircraft would be precluded from performing category IIIB approaches.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane. 1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system.

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The Starlink era is here—will we regret it?

Air Facts

Starlink Mini isnt exactly tiny, but it can be mounted in most GA airplanes. Ive flown with it on multiple cross-country trips and can tell you its like having full-speed home Wi-Fi on your airplane, all over the US and at all altitudes. Attention is a scarce resource in life today, and flying light airplanes requires a lot of it.

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Step-by-Step Guide to No-Flaps Landings for Pilots

Pilot Institute

Have you ever thought about landing an airplane without using flaps? Think about these scenarios: maybe the flaps stop working, or youre flying an older airplane that doesnt even have them. Pilots must adapt their approach and landing technique during flap failure. Flatter approach angle (due to less drag).

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

If youre flying an airplane with a short wingspan, you should do everything you can to avoid severe wake turbulence. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure. As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds.