NAFI

MARCH 3, 2024

NAFI NOTAMs #52 Any Traffic Please Advise? Right on top of that we received "[Airport], [Tail number] five north, landing." It then turned into a game of 20 questions, the most important on my part being "[Tail number] what altitude are you at right now?" The importance of the use of the radio at an airport cannot be overstated.

Runway 40

Runway Tail NOTAMs Crosswind 40

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Check NOTAMs Before departure, check the Notices to Air Missions (NOTAM) publication. You might find a NOTAM about your destination’s surface conditions. Don’t depend on NOTAMs to provide up-to-date information on soft field conditions. Make sure not to pull back too hard, or you could cause a tail strike.

NOTAMs 52

NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. The greater the crosswind, the steeper the aircraft’s bank into the wind.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52