Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. Proficiency is about developing and maintaining the skills you need to handle a wide range of conditions in the cockpit. At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Winds at high altitudes can be unpredictable.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The cockpit, originally designed with tandem seating, was later redesigned to a side-by-side layout to enhance crew efficiency and coordination. The control systems are equally sophisticated. The aircraft uses a system of six spoilerons on each wing for roll control, compensating for the lack of traditional ailerons.

Payload 98

Payload Weight-Shift-Control Thrust Aileron 98