Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. The best windsocks strike a balance between weight and strength. A well-installed windsock should rotate freely on bearings, allowing it to turn smoothly as the wind direction shifts. Why does this matter? Why is this important?

Knot 98

Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

And during these maneuvers, you need to: Act as the sole manipulator of the flight controls. Here are the areas you should read up on: Landing irregularities : Information on crosswind landings will help you escape a tight situation and get back on the ground safely. At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds.

Pilot 52

Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

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 is because there is less airflow over the control surfaces.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. Approach Path Control Energy Management How to Improve Approach Path Control Using Ground References Your pattern work will improve the more you standardize it. Adjust power to control your descent rate.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

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. Have you ever wondered how pilots keep control at high speeds, during stalls, or even when systems fail? Key Takeaways Ailerons control the aircrafts roll by adjusting lift on each wing.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The control systems are equally sophisticated. The aircraft uses a system of six spoilerons on each wing for roll control, compensating for the lack of traditional ailerons. Additionally, the main landing gear can pivot up to 20 degrees, significantly improving crosswind landing capabilities.

Payload 98

Payload Weight-Shift-Control Thrust Aileron 98