Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This standard procedure spells out how youll approach, enter, and exit the airspace around the airport. Crosswind leg: You turn 90 degrees to the upwind leg, flying perpendicular to the runway. Losing situational awareness: Distractions in the cockpit or confusion about airport layout can lead to unintended incursions.
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