Crosswind Descent Knot 
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. Flying at 60 knots? 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. Will you need a crosswind correction?
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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. Around halfway, cruising at 3,000 feet at 180 knots, onboard avionics data indicates increasing temperature in one of the cylinder heads lasting about five minutes. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway. Tower: “I know.
Flying Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Put the aircraft in level flight to give them a moment to consider their next course of action so they are not anxiously doing climbs, descents, and unplanned turns. It might be no greater than 6 knots with gusts to 10 mph.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 23, 2024
You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. Around halfway, cruising at 3,000 feet at 180 knots, onboard avionics data indicates increasing temperature in one of the cylinder heads lasting about five minutes. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway. Tower: “I know.
Flight Training Central
MAY 12, 2024
Full throttle, airspeed is alive, rotation at 55 knots and climb out at 74 knots. I turn crosswind, then downwind, and base. My turn to final is a little wide so I corrected back onto the extended centerline for runway 22 for a descent, but safe landing. Well, here goes nothing. FIRST SOLO!
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. High-wing aircraft might need more power or pitch to arrest the descent. High Descent Rate If you have a high sink rate on approach, you’ll have a tough time arresting the descent during the roundout.
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