Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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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Airplanes Descent Approach Final Approach 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

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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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

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.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Well, for sure the training of pilots in swept-wing jets has improved dramatically, and the aircraft, runway environment, and approach aids have all made significant leaps forward. Some pilots soar like eagles to a smooth touchdown, and others settle to the runway like wounded turkeys. So, what happened? No pressure.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 88

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Key Takeaways Bounced landings can result from excessive speed, improper flare, or high descent rates. A bounced landing is a condition where the aircraft lands on the runway, but instead of rolling on the surface after touchdown, it rebounds/bounces off the ground. The excess speed causes the aircraft to bounce on the runway surface.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This greatly simplified descent planning. Re-Dun has a primary 20 foot wide paved runway 17-35 (though FAA sources still indicate it to be grass 60' wide) and a grass crosswind runway that is typically completely lined with parked fly-in airplanes. Closer to the south end of Seneca Lake, the moody clouds finally broke.

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Crosswind Runway Airplanes Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Once we were ready, we started up, and the instructor radioed the tower before taxiing to the runway. Taxiing procedures: Moving the aircraft to the runway involves steering with your feet using the rudder pedals. Landing Approach and descent Returning to the airport involves setting up for a stable approach.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It was smooth, comfortable, and beautiful until I began our descent into the pattern at KOSH and extended the gear. I requested permission to land, and received a clearance to land “any runway, any direction, any time.” I chose runway 14 (the UGN crosswind runway) and the crash and resuce vehicles moved onto the adjacent taxiway.

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Pilot Descent Runway Crosswind 98

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. 926 175 167 Correct! knots Correct! knots Correct!

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Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

NTSB ERA22LA169 describes a funny engine noise that prompted an earlier than planned turn to crosswind for an anticipated return to the airport. The instructor was able to complete the turn, but the airplane overshot the runway. From my point of view it was evident that we did not have enough room to safely land on Runway 17.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Unlike paved runways, every soft landing surface is different. Obstructions: Ensure the runway is clear of obstacles, from stones to animals. You can walk down the length of the runway. If the runway is too wet, it might be temporarily closed. They’re happy to tell you the status of the airport and runways.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. Add full flaps and establish recommended soft-field approach speed on final, approximately 1/2 mile from the runway.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. ATC rolled the emergency vehicles and cleared her to land straight in on Runway 13, wind 080 at 6 knots, with the wingman flying escort.

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Knot Runway Pilot Groundspeed 52

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In addition to learning about the aircraft itself, you will also review airport procedures, runway markings, and basic safety guidelines. During these lessons, you will focus on executing smooth and controlled takeoffs, learning airport traffic patterns, and how aircraft approach and depart runways.

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Approach Aileron Visual Flight Rules Rudder 52

Flight Training Central

MAY 12, 2024

“Clermont County Traffic, Skyhawk 2135 Sierra is departing runway 22, Clermont.” 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!

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Knot Airplanes Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Rudder pedals help manage yaw, which keeps the aircraft aligned during turns or crosswinds. Proper use of the throttle , maintaining alignment with the runway, and achieving the correct airspeed are essential steps. It requires managing descent rates, aligning with the runway, and controlling speed for a smooth touchdown.

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Immediately, the pilot monitoring told the passengers to buckle up as the pilot flying disengaged the autopilot and pushed the stick forward into a smooth but rapid descent. But pilots can look to the wind direction and speed relative to the runway, and the presence of nearby upwind obstacles. Turbulence intensity table.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Closer to South Bass Island, the Put-In-Bay Airport (runways 3-21) appeared along the southeastern shore. However, the memorial is at least a mile from the end of the runway and once I could visualize the geometry of its placement, it was obvious that a normal pattern could be flown between the column and the airport without conflict.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 82

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

More turns, steep banks, and soon enough I spot her orange kayak in the lake just off the end of runway 9. Descent and landing is smooth and calm this evening, and I make a wheel landing for the fun of it. I make the turn off the runway, another radio call, and I taxi to the pumps. All set, now it’s time to go.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

These include a runway collision, porpoising, bouncing, or possible overrun. ATC can also ask for a go-around if the landing runway is unsafe or for spacing reasons. An approach is stabilized when: The aircraft is on the correct flight path, i.e., on runway centerline and glideslope. Airspeed is not less than 1.3Vso +10/-0.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

As your aircraft smoothly climbs away from the runway, nothing seems amiss. Your first instinct is to turn around and land on the lovely, long runway from which you just departed. It involves a steep bank at low airspeed and a turn of more than 180 degrees to reach the runway. The goal is to head back and land on the runway.

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AGL Runway Lift Descent 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Anyway, on our approach to Athens, we were greeted with a spectacular view of the landscape but there was quite a bit of crosswind which made the ride slightly uncomfortable but not long after we landed smoothly on runway 21L. Window shot photos After pushed back, we took about 15 minutes to reach the runway.

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52