Flight Training Central

MARCH 29, 2024

Quartering tailwind Quartering headwind Direct crosswind Correct! What is the difference between a normal landing and a crosswind landing? What is likely to occur if you lift off the runway before reaching rotation speed due to ground effect? In your logbook (paper or electronic).

Aileron 52

Aileron Crosswind Ground Effect Thrust 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Low-wing aircraft perform better in ground effect because of the wing’s proximity to the ground. Insurance: Are You Covered? Similarly, do not reduce flaps.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. As Warrior 481 lifted us to a cruise altitude of 7,500 feet, the first hint of the sunrise came in the form of a massive fireball turned vermillion by miles of low haze between us and the horizon. Warm spells can mean doom for this frozen Brigadoon.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We The takeoff technique is conventional taildragger—add full power, let the tail come up, then lift off when you get above Vmc.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79