Crosswind Descent Groundspeed 
Flight Training Central
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
The electronic E6B is equally useful when in the airplane, to help determine actual winds aloft, true airspeed, fuel burn, and descent planning. Find the crosswind component for Runway 36 if the reported wind direction is 320 at 12 knots. Determine the actual groundspeed in flight with a leg time of 24.5 926 175 167 Correct!
Pilot Institute
JULY 12, 2024
Learn to use aircraft references to establish a stable descent rate and pitch, ending up in a smooth roundout and flare. A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate. Flying at 60 knots?
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Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 23, 2024
You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. So, still about 60-65 degrees, so we’re getting some help out to ya.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 23, 2024
You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway. The plane was high and very fast, crossing the airport boundary at 200 feet and 165 knots groundspeed. So, still about 60-65 degrees, so we’re getting some help out to ya.
Air Facts
AUGUST 21, 2024
My Sonex cruises about 130 mph at this power setting, but headed southeast into the wind I am losing an easy 15 mph on my groundspeed. Descent and landing is smooth and calm this evening, and I make a wheel landing for the fun of it. A cruise climb as I make my crosswind turn, then downwind, more radio calls on the way.
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