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.

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Knot Crosswind Rudder Runway 75

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Short field landings are a true test of a pilot’s skill. They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Whether you’re new to short field landings or a pilot needing a refresher, this essential guide is for you. Will you need a crosswind correction? Full flaps, 1.3

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn. Despite the easygoing name, many pilots find lazy eights harder than they thought. There’s a reason why it’s been a commercial pilot practical test staple for decades. What standards does the commercial checkride require?

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Going into a checkride (or a grass strip) without solid soft field skills is asking for trouble. A soft field landing is a technique pilots use when landing on unpaved surfaces. Why Do Pilots Perform Soft Field Landings? Crowd Source Information The next best resource for information about runway conditions is other pilots.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Northstar VFR

APRIL 21, 2024

By Jordan Bullock CFI, Boeing 737 Pilot Traditionally, becoming a Certified Flight Instructor (commonly abbreviated as CFI) has been a required step to build hours before inevitably leaving for a coveted airline gig. So, knock out that Commercial checkride, and hopefully in a relatively fast timeline, start on the CFI prep.

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Checkride Airplanes Pilot Crosswind 55

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

What matters for VFR proficiency: better landings Air Facts Journal Earlier this year I argued that if IFR pilots wanted to prevent accidents, they should focus on the most boring of skills: basic attitude instrument flying. It’s not just GA pilots who can struggle with airspeed control. Neither one is good.

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86

CFI Academy

JANUARY 26, 2024

As aviation enthusiasts pursue their dreams, the Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) emerges as a guiding force, molding aspiring pilots into skilled aviators. Tailoring Instruction to Diverse Learners Every aspiring pilot is unique, with distinct learning styles and paces.

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Crosswind Weather Checkride Pilot 52