Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Altimeter set. I turned crosswind and attempted to shallow the climb. This time, I pulled out some power as I transitioned to the crosswind leg. I crossed the runway threshold at 70 mph and let a little more speed bleed off as I attempted to stay a few inches off the runway with the nosewheel slightly up. Fuel pump on.

Runway 62

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Crosswind 62

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

If it prevents you from landing close to the threshold, a short runway becomes even shorter. The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Subtract the altimeter setting from 29.92, multiply it by 1,000, and add that to the field elevation. Will you need a crosswind correction?

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52