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Longitudinal Axis

Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2024

Touching down with the aircraft’s longitudinal axis aligned with the runway. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Plan for the Conditions During your flight planning: Look up the expected winds at your estimated arrival time. We call this de-crabbing.

Crosswind

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder

Tough flight instructors are worth it… most of the time

Flight Training Central

MAY 25, 2024

Just after I called Indianapolis Center to advise them I had departed, my flight instructor keyed the mic and calmly said, “Cancel the IFR flight plan; we’re headed back to our departure airport.” My flight instructor was doing what he did best: teaching me a valuable lesson in a way that I would never forget.

Longitudinal Axis

Longitudinal Axis Checkride Runway Airplanes

Aviator Connection

Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Tough flight instructors are worth it… most of the time

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