Air Facts
JULY 15, 2024
I did a checkride in 30 knot winds in the flatlands of Kansas, almost straight down the runway. It felt like pushing it for that airplane, but checkrides are so hard to schedule I went. Several times I’ve landed smoothly in a strong crosswind, then had trouble keeping the airplane on the runway. More likely it’s random.
Northstar VFR
APRIL 21, 2024
So, knock out that Commercial checkride, and hopefully in a relatively fast timeline, start on the CFI prep. I know many students who did a simple 10 hours or so in the right seat and went into their checkride. Remember, once you take your checkride and pass, you can legally start instructing right away. Pretty straightforward.
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CFI Academy
JANUARY 26, 2024
From crosswinds to thunderstorms, Certified Flight Instructors impart valuable skills that enable pilots to handle challenges with confidence. Balancing Theory and Practice Finding the equilibrium between theoretical knowledge and practical application is an ongoing challenge for CFIs.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Will you need a crosswind correction? If conducting a checkride, you might blow past the stopping point, which could result in a failure. Crosswind Landings Short-field landings teach you to fly slowly and precisely. Full flaps, 1.3
Air Facts
MAY 15, 2024
A related point is that flight training isn’t something you can fake; there are real checkrides and real consequences for not meeting standards. Good luck cheating on the crosswind landing portion of your Private checkride, much less a type rating checkride.
Northstar VFR
JULY 2, 2023
Remember when your CFI taught you to turn crosswind around 500-700 feet? Section 4-3-3 states “If remaining in the traffic pattern , commence turn to crosswind leg beyond the departure end of the runway within 300 feet of pattern altitude.” Check the AIM. It’s in there. So checkout our website to purchase a pre-tabbed FAR/AIM.
Pilot Institute
MAY 9, 2024
Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. What standards does the commercial checkride require? A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit. Check out our latest article on crosswind landings here. Perform the maneuver no lower than 1,500ft AGL.
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