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Common Mistakes Pilots Make at Non-Towered Airports

Pilot Institute

Runway incursions are caused by lapses in awareness and communication. Its key elements include: Upwind leg: After takeoff, you fly straight out, climbing away from the runway. Crosswind leg: You turn 90 degrees to the upwind leg, flying perpendicular to the runway. Determining the Active Runway Where is the active runway based?

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