Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Landing an airplane is not easy, even for experienced pilots. In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. It was fun doing over 200 knots groundspeed over Rawlings until I realized a solid wall of thunderstorms had formed between me and home, and there were 35 knot winds below. I approach using the wing low method in a crosswind. What to do?

Crosswind 98

Crosswind Knot Rudder Runway 98

Flight Training Central

MARCH 4, 2024

The airplane will be flown at 1,000’ AGL parallel to and at an equal distance from the field boundaries – about ½ – ¾ miles from the boundary as you would fly a traffic pattern. The entry into the maneuver should be accomplished downwind as you would enter the traffic pattern where groundspeed will be the greatest.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed Crosswind Aileron Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. A drone was used to locate the airplane and steer two airboats to the crash site. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. So just hang in there.” “I I had too much speed. Tower: “I know.

Knot 80

Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 80

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. You’ll have to determine the correct point for your particular airplane, but once you do, you can set up your downwind leg perfectly for any runway. Landing in a crosswind? Flying at 60 knots?

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. A drone was used to locate the airplane and steer two airboats to the crash site. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. So just hang in there.” “I I had too much speed. Tower: “I know.

Knot 52

Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

We live at an airpark, and the airplanes are steps from my kitchen. My Sonex cruises about 130 mph at this power setting, but headed southeast into the wind I am losing an easy 15 mph on my groundspeed. A cruise climb as I make my crosswind turn, then downwind, more radio calls on the way.

Groundspeed 98

Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98