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Quiz: Flying The Traffic Pattern

Flight Training Central

The numbers 4 and 22 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately 004° and 022° true. If the wind is as shown by the landing direction indicator, the pilot should land on Runway 9 and expect a crosswind from the right. Runway 31 directly into the wind. 040° and 220° true.

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Flight Sims for the Win: It’s All About Repetition and Drill

Flying Magazine

If utilizing Runway 17 with left traffic, the crosswind turn will be heading 080, downwind 350, base 260, etc. Don’t accept the excuses of “I can’t fly if I can’t see the runway,” or “I can’t feel the airplane.” Then the CFI should increase the winds so they are 10 knots (or more) above the demonstrated crosswind component.

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Step-by-Step Guide to No-Flaps Landings for Pilots

Pilot Institute

The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. When landing without flaps, pilots must adjust their techniques to compensate for higher approach speeds, a shallow descent angle, and longer landing distances. What is the purpose of flaps? Increased stopping distance.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Land a Piper Seminole Safely

Pilot's Life Blog

Learning how to land a Piper Seminole means becoming comfortable with these avionics, which help guide the aircraft through the landing procedure, ensuring optimal approach speeds and alignment with the runway. The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent.

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How to Improve Your Landings

Pilot Institute

Learn to use aircraft references to establish a stable descent rate and pitch, ending up in a smooth roundout and flare. You can only begin improving the touchdown if you’ve mastered positioning your aircraft above the runway threshold correctly. 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate. Flying at 60 knots?

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How to Land an Airplane

Pilot Institute

But landing it safely on the runway is a skill. If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right.

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Mastering Short Field Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

Not only must you fly unnervingly slow, but you also have to pick a spot on the runway and hit it. It’s a runway that is too short for a normal takeoff or landing but still usable with certain precautions. This allows them to safely operate into and out of these tight runways. You’re not alone.