Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying. Use the clock face method A simple way to estimate crosswind components quickly. What Is a Crosswind?

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

You’ll have to figure out how to create a flight plan through different time zones, particularly for extended cross-country flights. Crosswinds will be a frequent issue, so you’ll have to know which direction to head to correct for the wind. This includes flight reviews, which are usually bi-annual.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Bring both with you to your flight lessons. You will want to get a gear bag to carry these materials along with a notebook for taking notes and writing down information in the cockpit. Learn to Use a Mechanical E6-B Flight Computer Don’t let it intimidate you. And not everyone wants to be a professional pilot.

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Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In order to communicate in the cockpit (and protect your hearing), you will need a headset. In order to communicate in the cockpit (and protect your hearing), you will need a headset. #3 While we all have a flashlight on our phone, it will be extremely difficult to use for preflight and in the cockpit. Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Courtesy: ASA] E6-B Flight Computer The flight computer is a must-have. For primary pilots, I like the manual E6-B because the wind side helps with visualization of crosswinds and learning about VORs. You will also be writing down things in the cockpit—for example, the information from the automated weather.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad. This app deliversHD radar, route planning, in-flight SiriusXM/ADS-B capability and other advanced weather data to GA pilots.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Ailerons are one of the three primary flight control surfaces and are used to control the aircrafts rolling motion. The pilot is able to control the aircrafts roll by turning the control yoke or sidestick in the cockpit. The electronic actuation is governed by a flight computer, which is able to move the ailerons very precisely.

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