Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Non-Towered Airports Compared to commercial airports that have tower services, many general aviation airports are uncontrolled. These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. Moving erratically : Conditions are gusty or turbulent. How else can a windsock help?

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

We hit our cruising altitude of 7,500 feet and, as expected in the Rocky Mountain region, ran into a bit of turbulence. We made a smooth entry into the pattern, despite Alex starting to feel a bit queasy—a first for her in general aviation, thanks to the bumpy ride.

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Crosswind Turbulence General Aviation Flight Plan 122

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

By far the best and most appropriate way to consider the utilization of visual angle of attack indicators (VAOAI) in general aviation is using the techniques of systems engineering. The system for VAOAI is pretty much all of general aviation and not just the hardware on the airplane.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996. This legislation helped rejuvenate the general aviation market, and the Cessna 172 once again became a staple in flight schools and private ownership.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

The current record of safe landings is strong in the airlines, but the same can’t be said for us down here in general aviation land. Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 93

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Proper angle of attack management also maintains safety during slow flight, crosswind landings, and when encountering wake turbulence. Flaps allow the aircraft to generate the same amount of lift at a lower AOA. External Forces Factors like turbulence, wind gusts, and wake turbulence can lead to sudden fluctuations in AOA.

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Lift Turbulence Drag Pilot 52