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Quick Crosswind Calculation for Pilots

Pilot Institute

In this article well demonstrate how to perform a quick crosswind calculation and why it is important to know. Key Takeaways Crosswinds are nearly always present Knowing how to calculate them is essential for safe flying. Use the clock face method A simple way to estimate crosswind components quickly. What Is a Crosswind?

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How Do Pilots Master Takeoffs & Landings During Crosswinds?

Simple Flying

Crosswinds are what their name suggests: they are winds that aren't blowing straight down the runway, but, rather, are blowing across it. However, the closest runway into the wind may still not point directly into the wind, resulting in a crosswind. Here is what to know about takeoffs and landings during crosswinds.

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How to Read a METAR – Our Full Guide to Aviation Weather Reports

Pilot Institute

So, you will want to know what the air and prevailing weather conditions are doing. You will want detailed and accurate weather information. Key Takeaways A METAR is a standardized aviation weather report for a specific airport. Pilots use METARs for flight safety, runway selection, and weather planning. What Is a METAR?

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Crosswind Landing Gone Wrong: TUI Boeing 737 at Leeds Bradford

Fear of Landing

The weather at Leeds was bad with a visibility of 4,000 metres in the rain and mist, a cloud base at 600 feet and scattered cloud at 400 feet. A poster on PPRuNe asked about the landing conditions: Is it pretty much standard for operators of this particular aircraft type in the UK to land in 35 knot crosswinds on 1800m wet runways?

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How to Read a Windsock

Pilot Institute

Although modern airports utilize advanced weather monitoring systems, windsocks are still valuable because they provide immediate, visual feedback that you can rely on. As a private pilot, you may fly to or from airports that do not have advanced weather reporting systems. Why does this matter?

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Delta CRJ-900 Crash Lands, Flips Upside Down, Loses Both Wings

One Mile at a Time

Long story short, weather conditions in Toronto werent great, with winds of 23 knots, gusting up to 33 knots. Obviously a strong crosswind can impact a planes stability. The aircraft in question was a 16-year-old Bombardier CRJ-900 with the registration code N932XJ. One wonders how exactly a plane could flip over on landing.

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The Starlink era is here—will we regret it?

Air Facts

This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. This can be combined with non-weather data for smarter decision-making. Trying to find a gap in a line of weather? Pull up FlightAware and see where everyone else is going. Of course these examples only affect the pilot. Ride along and find out!).

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