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Step-By-Step Guide To Performing Ground Reference Maneuvers

Northstar VFR

Begin a turn around the point, keeping asteepest bank angleon the downwind, where your groundspeed is highest. your groundspeed begins to slow down),shallow your bank angleto compensate for the decreasing groundspeed. Pro tip: Watch your airspeed vs groundspeed. This will make the rest of the maneuver a little bit easier.

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Managing the wind

Air Facts

It was fun doing over 200 knots groundspeed over Rawlings until I realized a solid wall of thunderstorms had formed between me and home, and there were 35 knot winds below. In a left crosswind you need right rudder during your sideslip, then once on the ground you need left rudder to correct for the skipping and keep the aircraft centered.

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New App Helps Pilots Connect, Find New Places to Explore

Flying Magazine

There is also a stats button on the bottom right that shows altitude and groundspeed charts throughout each leg. One of the most unique features is what Sessler has labeled the “stick-and-rudder rating.” Pilots will be able to see their flights broken down into each leg. The pro membership has takeoff and landing wind data.

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How to fly a rectangular course

Flight Training Central

The entry into the maneuver should be accomplished downwind as you would enter the traffic pattern where groundspeed will be the greatest. The turn from the downwind leg onto the base leg is entered with a relatively steep bank angle since the groundspeed is greatest.

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

Pilot Institute

A headwind lowers groundspeed , making landing easier. Your ailerons and rudder will be neutral once you’re in the crab position. We use the rudder to align the aircraft’s longitudinal axis with the centerline. Simultaneously, we apply ailerons opposite the rudder input. We call this de-crabbing.

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How to Improve Your Landings

Pilot Institute

A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. It’s tempting to increase the bank angle and add some rudder to rotate the aircraft. Use the rudder pedals to maintain centerline. Anticipate the wind and stay sharp on the rudder. Flying at 60 knots?

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