Checkride Crosswind Weight-Shift-Control 
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. 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.
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