Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. For the Cessna 172S, we fly a short-field approach with full flaps at 61 knots. Will you need a crosswind correction?

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing. The aircrafts wing is able to generate lift due to its shape. The more the wings shape is able to change the direction of the flow of air over the surface, the more lift it will produce. Why does this increase the lift? How Do Ailerons Work?

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. The sudden loss of lift can cause the wheels to dig into the ground. But with a soft field landing, you want to maintain lift and keep the aircraft’s weight on the wings. Insurance: Are You Covered? Similarly, do not reduce flaps.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Surface Wind South-west 7-12 knots (kt). The pilot applied some aileron to compensate for the crosswind and then applied full power. The airspeed was between 50 and 55 knots and was not increasing. The flaps had been extended for the take-off, in order to increase lift. Wind at 2,000 feet (ft) West to south-west 25-30 kt.

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Runway Pilot Knot Weather 52

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

Make this one of the key measures of your pilot proficiency: can you maintain a predetermined airspeed with a maximum deviation of +10/-5 knots (the Private Pilot ACS)? For example, fly 65 knots level (+/-2 knots if you can), then fly 65 knots climbing, then 65 knots descending, then 65 knots descending and turning.

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Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

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 We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 78

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

When you bank, with all other factors constant, the total lift doesn’t change. However, the direction in which the lift acts does. The lift splits into a horizontal and vertical component. But now you have less vertical lift to counteract the aircraft’s weight, so you descend faster. Because of the turn radius.

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AGL Runway Lift Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

The aircraft was 44 knots higher than its target landing speed, which resulted in a runway overrun. For instance, if an aircraft is on the crosswind leg, they’ll ask you to extend the upwind If you don’t have the time, that’s okay. You have to achieve and maintain Vx or Vy within +10/-5 knots. Many passengers were injured.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 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.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Storo lifted the British fighter into the air for the first time on June 28, 2022, from Tillamook Municipal Airport near his home. At that point, you’re simply looking down the runway, and then it lifts off. “Coming back around, I’m usually at about 60 knots. It is a terrible airplane for crosswinds.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Approach speeds typically range from 80 to 90 knots depending on weight and flap settings, while full flaps are often used to provide the necessary lift during landing. Full flaps provide maximum lift and stability, allowing the aircraft to fly slower without stalling. Maintain a descent rate of about 500 feet per minute.

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