Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When I was working on my PPL, I learned crosswind landings proficiently, plenty good enough for the check ride, but we never had an ugly, gusty, strong crosswind landing day. I was telling him how I had just made a whole series of beautiful, one-wheel, crosswind landings. He looked puzzled. Why might that be? Hopefully not.

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Crosswind Aileron Runway Gross Weight 52

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight. Both pilots had heard stories of smaller aircraft being upset by wake turbulence from the massive A380s. Turbulence intensity table. Intensity is somewhat subjective to the aircraft and pilot, but pilots are encouraged to report any turbulence they encounter.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

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 97

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 98

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

An approaching cold front from the west was forecast to bring wind, turbulence, and snow with it that afternoon. While the snow was delayed until after our return home, we encountered occasional, moderate turbulence and a powerful headwind once we passed Syracuse. Even this was not the case when we actually landed, however.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 89

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 Final Approach 52

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Runway 75

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 98

Air Facts

JANUARY 31, 2025

WPR22FA331 Low Speed Spiral (botched turn) Base to final, engine failure ERA23LA010 Low Speed Spiral (botched turn) Base to final, low AOA, good speed WPR22FA215 Low Speed Spiral, maybe spin Base to final, very low traffic pattern ERA23FA046 Spin, maybe Low Speed Spiral Overshot base to final ERA22LA394 Spin (presumed) Base to final, student pilot (..)

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Turbulence Airplanes Crosswind Pilot 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 90

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Proper angle of attack management also maintains safety during slow flight, crosswind landings, and when encountering wake turbulence. External Forces Factors like turbulence, wind gusts, and wake turbulence can lead to sudden fluctuations in AOA. Turbulent conditions can suddenly change your AOA.

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Lift Turbulence Drag Pilot 52

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 111

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

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 98

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 Lift 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 98

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Wind shear, turbulence, or gusty winds can create challenges during the landing phase, so knowing how to adjust for these factors is critical. Failing to anticipate gusts or crosswinds can make your landing unstable. Planning the Approach Once the pre-landing checks are complete, its time to plan the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 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

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. They just keep the wings level, and the aircraft will simply drift with the wind if its experiencing any significant crosswind. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 87

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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