Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A pilot needs to control the airplane in a manner that the wings support the weight of the airplane as long as practical to minimize stresses imposed on the landing gear by a rough surface or to prevent sinking into a soft surface. The approach for the soft-field landing is similar to the normal approach.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Air Facts

MARCH 26, 2025

But as I banked into my final approach, my heart sank. Time seemed to freeze as I floated in ground effect. Startled, I pushed the nose down, the airplane dropped like a rock, and I began to porpoise. Glancing back at my instruments, my heart came into my throat. Then it was all over in a matter of seconds.

Knot 52

Knot Runway Pilot Tail 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The many analyses and videos on these topics have been done in what can best be described as laboratory conditions, carefully selected optimum conditions of pilot, airplane, and environment. This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized.

General Aviation 98

General Aviation Pilot Approach Airplanes 98

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

I urged all participants to be airborne by 7:00 am if we were to have any chance of securing limited airplane parking spots on the ice of Alton Bay. He grew up near Lake Winnipesaukee, had watched airplanes landing on the ice as a kid, and never dreamed that he would someday arrive in one. Photo by Ed. Is he moving?!"

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

This is a hard one to gain insight from other than this: Some atmospheric events are bigger than our plastic airplanes. A sudden and very powerful wind gust from behind, which caused the airplane to stall and spin in just as he was in the midst of his final turn. 1000 ft AGL, planning to fly a very steep final approach.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52