Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout.

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Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

It was fun doing over 200 knots groundspeed over Rawlings until I realized a solid wall of thunderstorms had formed between me and home, and there were 35 knot winds below. So I decided to try the approach, and see how it felt. A low approach couldn’t break anything. I approach using the wing low method. What to do?

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

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

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. 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

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 80

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. 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

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Knot Runway Pilot Air Traffic Control 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

My Sonex cruises about 130 mph at this power setting, but headed southeast into the wind I am losing an easy 15 mph on my groundspeed. 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. What I lose going there I will get back headed home.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98