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How to Land an Airplane

Pilot Institute

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.

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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

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?