Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Just as an excessive climb or descent will cause you to overshoot altitude, an excessive rate of turn results in overshooting the target heading. For heading corrections of five degrees or less, keep the wings level and use rudder pressure to change the heading. Fine tune power and pitch as the airplane stabilizes at the new airspeed.

Descent 52

Descent Altimeter Airplanes Approach 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Learn to use aircraft references to establish a stable descent rate and pitch, ending up in a smooth roundout and flare. The easiest way to achieve this is by flying a stabilized approach. So, what is a stabilized approach? 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate. Most approaches use a 3:1 glidepath.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 3, 2024

However, if you take a close look at the inboard upper wing surface of the B-52, you will see a neat row of vortex generators that correspond to the width of the horizontal stabilizer. These were added to manage the low speed air flow over the wings, stabilizer and elevators.

Approach 76

Approach Airplanes Horizontal Stabilizer Pilot 76

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. Control the descent rate with pitch and power and touch down at minimum speed with the aircraft in a nose-high pitch attitude.

Approach 52

Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. This gives you a safe buffer on the stall speed and plenty of time to stabilize. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Power controls the rate of descent, and pitch controls airspeed.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. The control yoke and rudder pedals offer precise control, contributing to the ease of flying.

Knot 52

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. As you increase the throttle, anticipate the need to add more right rudder. Trim for level flight once you’re stabilized at your target speed. Use the rudder to stay coordinated. Get comfortable using the rudder.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52