Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

NTSB ERA22LA169 describes a funny engine noise that prompted an earlier than planned turn to crosswind for an anticipated return to the airport. The instructor was able to complete the turn, but the airplane overshot the runway. From my point of view it was evident that we did not have enough room to safely land on Runway 17.

Runway 66

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Pilot 66

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Add full flaps and establish recommended soft-field approach speed on final, approximately 1/2 mile from the runway. Adjust pitch and power for the desired airspeed and approach angle.The approach should be stabilized on the extended runway centerline no lower than 300’ AGL.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

We started up the engine, got the weather, asked the tower for our instrument flight plan, and began to taxi from the T-hangars on the east side of the field down the familiar route of “Hotel, Echo” to runway 18 right for a departure to the north with a turn to the east. Destin Tower told me to expect a right base for a landing on Runway 12.

Aileron 72

Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 72

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

I watched the stick flutter to and fro in sync with the rudder pedals as Wilkins fought to maintain the centerline, all the while pushing in the throttle. The little plane leapt into the air almost immediately as the wind seemingly swirled from every direction along the 5,000-foot runway. The remainder of our flight would follow U.S.

Runway 70

Runway Crosswind Rudder Approach 70

Air Facts

AUGUST 26, 2024

But too much airspeed can lead to bounced landings if the pilot tries to force the airplane on the runway or a runway excursion if the airplane runs out of room before it runs out of speed. The left wing dropped and the airplane descended off the side of the runway, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled before coming to rest.”

Knot 86

Knot Runway Airplanes Pilot 86

Air Facts

JUNE 21, 2024

I let him have the controls again, my hands approximately one-sixteenth of an inch away away from the yoke, my feet surreptitiously on the rudders. I don’t think he knew what the ailerons or rudder did. Aileron into the wind, rudder to straighten the nose” also bounced off his doctoral noggin. I looked at him.

Rudder 76

Rudder Crosswind Knot Aileron 76

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 1, 2024

Power has to be added, pitch is changed from nose down to nose up, elevator trim adjusted, rudder pressures (and trim if available) changed, flaps reconfigured and gear (if appropriate) retracted. With regular practice it becomes second nature to add power with your right hand as you increase rudder pressure with your right foot.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Approach Rudder Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

As your aircraft smoothly climbs away from the runway, nothing seems amiss. Your first instinct is to turn around and land on the lovely, long runway from which you just departed. It involves a steep bank at low airspeed and a turn of more than 180 degrees to reach the runway. The goal is to head back and land on the runway.

AGL 52

AGL Runway Descent Lift 52

Fly with Eva

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

So many times I flew the ILS to runway 25R, with the beautiful skyline of Barcelona on the righthand side. Every session we tick off training elements, from basics like steep turns and approach to stall recovery, TCAS RA, to engine failures, fires, evacuations, crosswind landings. I really enjoy the simulator phase a lot.

Approach 52

Approach Flight Deck Cargo Pilot 52