Air Facts

JULY 15, 2024

Subjective factors such as terrain, turbulence, and gust direction are as important as the numbers. 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. I live near Boulder, Colorado.

Knot 98

Knot Crosswind Rudder Turbulence 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. Additionally, both private and commercial pilot checkrides require the demonstration of slow flight. Higher altitudes are also less prone to turbulence and have fewer birds. Turbulent air will require a larger airspeed margin.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag Checkride 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Use rudder to check balance. Commercial Pilot ACS Standards You will have to recover from an unusual attitude during your checkride.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Descent Turbulence Lift 52