Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots. Extended halfway: Winds are around 7-8 knots. Why does this matter?

Knot 98

Knot Weather Weight-Shift-Control Wind Shear 98

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. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. Flying at 60 knots? Approach Path Control Energy Management How to Improve Approach Path Control Using Ground References Your pattern work will improve the more you standardize it. Two key aspects make good approaches.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52