Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. Perfect the approach phase by managing the aircraft’s energy and using references to improve positioning throughout the pattern. Flying the Approach Haphazard approaches are very likely to lead to haphazard landings.

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

It only takes a 10% increase in approach speed to increase the landing roll by 20%. These obstacles frequently affect the approach and missed approach paths. Plan your approach path carefully to eliminate large pitch and power changes. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Flight Training Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

You’ll start by learning the basics of the crosswind, downwind, base and final legs, for the times you plan to stay “in the traffic pattern” when practicing multiple takeoffs and landings. The video clip is from Sporty’s 2024 Learn to Fly Course

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Crosswind Approach 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

One morning, I encouraged a student to fly in a crosswind that I knew he was capable of handling, even though I could sense his reluctance. After such mild immersion, file an approach into a high-minimums letdown to reach a casual breakout. The important thing is to never waste an opportunity to learn.

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Weather Pilot Crosswind Approach 70

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. For the final approach, I calculated V REF of about 128 was fought with much shear, with airspeed variances of up to 20 to 30 knots, providing a wild ride. By neutralizing the yoke, I lost the ability to steer and attack whatever crosswind component was evident.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

I had scoped out the airport layout beforehand using ForeFlight’s Airport 3D View and cross-checked it with Google Maps, so I felt pretty confident about our approach. Courtesy: Kevin Cortes] Landing with a slight left crosswind, we taxied over to transient parking right in front of Miss Bea Havin.

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Crosswind Turbulence General Aviation Flight Plan 122

Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

The more challenging the flight conditions–low ceilings, rain, crosswinds, high density, etc–the higher the anxiety level. A calm landing differs from a headwind landing versus a crosswind landing. Results from a crosswind landing. The level of anxiety reaches a new level of bizarre.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Runway 82

Aviators of Tomorrow

JUNE 15, 2023

This airport is notorious for its precarious location and demanding approach. As planes approach the runway, they pass just above the heads of sunbathers, creating a truly unforgettable sight. Pilots must contend with strong crosswinds and the close proximity of beachgoers, necessitating precise calculations and skillful landings.

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Runway Approach Weather Pilot 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

As you approach the airport, monitor UNICOM for landing or departing traffic. Another performance factor is the approach speed. The slower the approach, the shorter the landing distance. Many aircraft have specific recommended normal and short-field approach speeds. It will allow you to fine-tune your approach.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

The pilot will fly a specific entry based on the sector from which they approach the holding fix. Your outbound leg is provided on certain types of approach charts. You are looking for the RNAV approach into runway 17R. If there is a left crosswind, your heading will be less than 174. Step 3: Where to place your thumb.

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VOR Approach Pilot Crosswind 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This approach gives perspective on all factors, including those that might otherwise be ignored or unrecognized. NTSB ERA22LA169 describes a funny engine noise that prompted an earlier than planned turn to crosswind for an anticipated return to the airport. NTSB ERA22LA393 shows an airplane slow on approach that flared high.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 66

Northstar VFR

JULY 21, 2024

APPROACH AND LANDING Now we’re approaching the airport and ready to land. As you approach to land, your eyes look down the centerline to the end of the runway. This is especially vital during crosswind landings. Uncoordinated turns cause skidding or slipping turns and can lead to stall-spin situations.

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Rudder Airplanes Pilot Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. The pressure of a no-go-around approach is immense. So, still about 60-65 degrees, so we’re getting some help out to ya. So just hang in there.” “I I had too much speed. I should have come in slower.” Tower: “I know. We saw you were a little hot here.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 87

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Once in position and any crosswind corrections noted, takeoff power should be applied smoothly and continuously while holding the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine power. The aircraft should be positioned for takeoff to take advantage of all usable takeoff area – even if this requires a short back taxi.

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Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Runway Lift 52

Air Facts

MAY 6, 2024

She was on a left upwind leg to the airport, and would have to make crosswind, downwind, base and final legs to get set up to land. We were behind her and lower than she was, and I was talking her through the approach and getting her to descend to a more normal pattern altitude.

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Runway Crosswind Airplanes Knot 75

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. The pressure of a no-go-around approach is immense. So, still about 60-65 degrees, so we’re getting some help out to ya. So just hang in there.” “I I had too much speed. I should have come in slower.” Tower: “I know. We saw you were a little hot here.

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Climate Scientist T he pilots of the intercontinental business jet had just finished transmitting their position report from FL330 over the Philippine Sea when one noticed the contrails of a commercial jet approaching their position a few thousand feet above their altitude.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

I remember the emotions during the last approach into Barcelona airport. Now is my last approach and final landing with a cabin full of passengers. Every session we tick off training elements, from basics like steep turns and approach to stall recovery, TCAS RA, to engine failures, fires, evacuations, crosswind landings.

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Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52

Air Facts

APRIL 10, 2024

And then the landing near Palm Springs when I became a test pilot for the 182RG crosswind component. With quite of bit of bravery for a kid my age in 1954, I summoned the courage to approach a contestant. It hasn’t been all McGee touch the face of God poetry. There was the time I first saw ice on the wing in IMC.

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General Aviation Pilot Cockpit VOR 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. Wilkins guided the craft along the invisible roller coaster, working to keep the wings level while maintaining a crab as the Cub climbed the first 500 feet.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 23, 2024

The crosswinds were also too high for the HAC Hawker Fury which was due to fly with the IWM Spitfire Mk.1 The Swordfish performed a little-known if not slightly debated role in Overlord when they were used to lay down smoke screens to hide ships and to patrol western approaches for U-boats.

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Crosswind Weather Approach Jet 105

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 1, 2024

Some high performance aircraft POHs admonish you to refrain from actually landing in this configuration, but there is value in experiencing the different deck angle that results from a no flap approach before you actually have to do it – at night – in reduced visibility – for real. Instrument Approach 14 CFR 61.57

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Crosswind Approach Rudder Runway 52

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

As we transitioned from Mobile to Pensacola Approach, I was able to grab the weather report at our final destination airport Destin Executive (KDTS). The only thing that caught my attention was a 90 degree crosswind coming from the east that was gusting to 11 or 12 knots. Approach switched me to Tower.

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Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 72

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Consider the Cherokee pilot in Wisconsin who approached too fast: “The pilot reported that during the landing at the destination airport, the airplane floated down the runway, landed long, and did not slow as expected. Neither one is good. IATA has made this a focus in recent years, with some positive results to show for it.

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

A bad approach results in a bad landing. A go-around is a maneuver performed to abort or reject a landing on the final approach or once the aircraft has already touched down. Top Reasons for Go-Arounds Unstabilized Approach An aircraft must have a stabilized approach before landing. What Is a Go-Around?

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Anyway, on our approach to Athens, we were greeted with a spectacular view of the landscape but there was quite a bit of crosswind which made the ride slightly uncomfortable but not long after we landed smoothly on runway 21L.

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Airlines Airline Weather Runway 52

Air Facts

JUNE 21, 2024

I taxied the Cessna 172 out, took off, and approached the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River, like in John Denver’s song “Country Roads” except for a lot more propeller noise. Wing low, opposite rudder” is how I learned to fly in crosswinds in the Cessna T-37, the “Tweet,” but that advice didn’t stick to his big doctor brain.

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Rudder Crosswind Knot Aileron 76

CFI Academy

JANUARY 26, 2024

Certified Flight Instructors instill a strong safety culture in their students, emphasizing the importance of adherence to protocols, emergency procedures, and a meticulous approach to pre-flight checks. Tailoring Instruction to Diverse Learners Every aspiring pilot is unique, with distinct learning styles and paces.

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Crosswind Weather Checkride Pilot 52

AeroSavvy

JANUARY 16, 2024

Pilots often “refresh” METARs when approaching an airport with poor weather to monitor trends and have the most current decision-making information available. I chose the default setting of 15 knots because the max demonstrated crosswind component of our Cherokee Six is 17 knots.

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Weather Ceiling Knot Visual Flight Rules 52

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? I’ll fly in crosswinds up to 10 mph, but no more, because I know the aged mechanical brakes aren’t able to prevent weathervaning above that figure. Deciding to begin or continue an act of aviation requires consideration of every limitation we’re about to approach.

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Density Altitude Airplanes Pilot Wind Shear 57

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

As I approach 10 nm out, I make a call on 122.7 The radio is quiet as I approach, and the turn to the 45 degree entry is easy and smooth. A cruise climb as I make my crosswind turn, then downwind, more radio calls on the way. What I lose going there I will get back headed home. Much to my amazement, no one else is flying.

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Runway Groundspeed Approach Crosswind 75

Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It was hoped that this approach would avoid another overspill situation as previously encountered at Le Bourget and Orly. The plans allowed for five runways on the site, with a pair of two parallel runways running east to west to the north and south of the main terminal area and with one further runway to allow for crosswinds at the location.

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Runway Jet Crosswind Threshold 274

Photographic Logbook

JULY 6, 2024

It is an old school approach and feels like a throwback to my earlier flying days. Specifically, I was told by Potomac Approach in 2023, "I cannot give you direct to destination out of College Park." Airport Incognito While still on with Harrisburg Approach, the inevitable IFR re-route came. miles from the US Capitol building.

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Pilot Flight Plan Air Traffic Control General Aviation 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

Increased ground speed gives you little time to prepare for a safe approach and landing. If you have a left crosswind and are banking left, you’ll have a tighter turn, which is beneficial. If you have a headwind when taking off, you will have a tailwind while landing.

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AGL Runway Descent Lift 52