Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Will you need a crosswind correction?

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. High-wing aircraft might need more power or pitch to arrest the descent. Soft field landings are widely misunderstood. Well, not exactly.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? What standards does the commercial checkride require? A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit. Perform the maneuver no lower than 1,500ft AGL.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

It helps reduce the chances of a stall and puts you in a better position to arrest the descent and start your climb out. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent. After adding full power and arresting the descent, the next step is to retract the flaps. The order is aviate, navigate, then communicate.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52