Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Vortex size is also affected by proximity to the ground. If youre flying low enough to be in ground effect, the vortex isnt able to fully develop. As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. This phenomenon is called Ground Effect.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. If you’re at a field with no weather reporting, gauge the wind speed and direction using the windsock. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Using full flaps enables you to land at the slowest possible speed.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. But getting there from Rochester, NY is never a simple task and not only requires the runway to be open with favorable conditions, but the weather between here and there must be amenable to a six hour round trip there and back again. In total, I logged about 0.1

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68