Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. Wilkins guided the craft along the invisible roller coaster, working to keep the wings level while maintaining a crab as the Cub climbed the first 500 feet.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 83

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. Or check out the flight gear section on Amazon.

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Pilot Cockpit Crosswind Federal Aviation Regulations 72

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the winter, adverse weather conditions, such as high wind speeds, can wreak havoc and create potentially hazardous conditions for travel. This was the case recently as Storm Darragh battered much of the UK, affecting airports, roads, and railways, and leaving thousands without power.

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Weather Crosswind Turbulence 109

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

In addition to your personal minimums, remember what qualifies as no-fly weather according to your local guidelines.

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Weather Pilot True Airspeed Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

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Runway Wind Shear Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy. This unstabilized approach procedure is not what the tower controllers are looking for and is not good for the landing gear, tires, brakes, or pilot ego.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 64

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. A jolt from the side can trigger a Dutch roll when flying in gusty crosswinds or heavy turbulence. Having a yaw damper also reduces pilot workload, especially in turbulence, and prevents fatigue on long flights. How Does a Dutch Roll Begin?

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Stability Center of Gravity Aileron Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge. Modest wing loading—10.4

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 86

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. When it comes to speed and altitude, the Cessna 172 does not disappoint. This simplicity in control is one of the reasons why the Cessna 172 is so popular in flight training programs.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge. Modest wing loading—10.4

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 78

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. What's provided for each passenger ?

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

The more challenging the flight conditions–low ceilings, rain, crosswinds, high density, etc–the higher the anxiety level. And possible out of nowhere, we may encounter teeth-chattering clear air turbulence. A calm landing differs from a headwind landing versus a crosswind landing. Results from a crosswind landing.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Threshold 98