Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

During flight training, youll learn to plan your cross-country flights first by hand and use the E6B each step of the way. It will assist with flight planning questions and you can bring your electronic E6B into the testing center to use during the actual test. 926 175 167 Correct! knots Correct! knots Correct!

Flight Plan 52

Flight Plan True Airspeed Flight Computer Groundspeed 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

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. I stop at the departure end, letting the GRT Mini EFIS finish aligning, double-checking my radio and flight plan are all set. What I lose going there I will get back headed home.

Groundspeed 98

Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

If you don’t know which is which, and don’t how to apply magnetic variation, how can you figure out the crosswind youre confronting on your landing? When are winds reported as true, and when are they reported as magnetic? Winds on the surface, and winds at altitude: both concepts are covered in the nav-log lesson.

Checkride 52

Checkride Density Altitude Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed 52