Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. While the tilting lift vectors are an important source of adverse yaw, drag also plays a part. Any time a wing creates lift, it creates induced drag. This drag imbalance amplifies the adverse yaw.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Full flaps are generally used since they lower approach speed and increase drag. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Will you need a crosswind correction? Full flaps, 1.3

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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. However, the increased drag might make it impossible to take off again. A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. Soft field landings are widely misunderstood. Well, not exactly.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

For instance, if an aircraft is on the crosswind leg, they’ll ask you to extend the upwind If you don’t have the time, that’s okay. When going around, the pilot should immediately remove full flaps to reduce drag and increase performance. Private and Commercial Pilot ACS Standards During a checkride, you must perform a go-around.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52