Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Quick estimates improve decision-making Helps with landing technique, wake turbulence, and IFR corrections. Basically, any wind that blows across the runway or flight path instead of head-on or tailing the aircraft. You wont have time to be messing around with a flight computer or crosswind chart.

Crosswind 69

Crosswind Pilot Knot Turbulence 69

Air

MAY 21, 2025

It is a particularly insidious phenomenon that can be a prime cause of turbulence. Headwind component (Vf), either on the face or tail, is calculated with the cosine function. The Graphical Method Using a flight computer (like the classic E6B) or a graphical chart allows for a more visual way to determine wind components.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 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. Most of the ailerons mass lies behind the hinge, making it tail-heavy. Tail-heavy ailerons droop downwards when they arent being pulled by the control system.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Fear of Landing

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I pony-tail my long hair, disheveled by the tempest brewing across much of central Canada, and say, “We’re in for a treat today. We can expect extreme thunderstorms, turbulence, torrential rain, and fog. “Some of the pilots at the weather office decided to delay or cancel their flights.” Gavin sniggers.

Weather 98

Weather Knot Distance Measuring Equipment Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. However, the obstacles generate mechanical turbulence, making the air less stable. But remember, the crosswind you just battled is still hitting the aircraft’s wing and tail. However, check NOTAMs for runway closures.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52