Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Here are the areas you should read up on: Landing irregularities : Information on crosswind landings will help you escape a tight situation and get back on the ground safely. At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Has it been a while since youve flown in these conditions?

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Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

The go-around is a maneuver tested during your private pilot checkride. The standards set for the private pilot checkride are found in the Airman Certification Standards , Area of Operation IV: Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-Arounds, Task N: Go-Around/Rejected Landing. Wind shear can create landing hazards for all sizes of aircraft.

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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. The risk of losing control is higher in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or at night. So, it’s important to use the flight instruments to maintain control.

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