Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. Stability : The gradual narrowing of the windsock helps stabilize it in various wind conditions, reducing erratic movement and providing clearer readings. The best windsocks strike a balance between weight and strength.

Knot 98

Knot Weather Weight-Shift-Control Wind Shear 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize.

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. The easiest way to achieve this is by flying a stabilized approach. So, what is a stabilized approach? A stabilized approach requires the pilot to establish and maintain a constant angle glidepath towards an aiming point.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These engines are arranged in four pods beneath the wings, a design that not only provides the necessary thrust but also helps delay stall onset, contributing to the aircraft’s stability and performance. The control systems are equally sophisticated. The wings are another marvel of engineering.

Payload 98

Payload Weight-Shift-Control Thrust Aileron 98