Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

We counteract adverse yaw by applying rudder in the direction of the turn. The amount of rudder required depends on roll rate and airspeed. Airspeed and attitude change constantly, and we must change rudder input along with them. We apply right rudder to counteract the left-turning tendencies.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”). Maintain Vx or manufacturer’s recommended airspeed until clear of obstacles and at least 50 feet above the surface. After clearing obstacles, establish VY pitch attitude. Establish cruise climb above a minimum safe altitude (500-1000’ AGL).

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Runway Lift 52

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For heading corrections of five degrees or less, keep the wings level and use rudder pressure to change the heading. To enter a constant airspeed climb, raise the nose to bring the miniature airplane the predetermined position above the horizon bar. Adjustments of the climb attitude will be dictated by the indicated airspeed.

Descent 52

Descent Altimeter Airplanes Approach 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To get the extra lift required for the turns, I had to dive to get extra airspeed so that the plane could turn at that same AOA. I think that currently, the most improvable aspects of general aviation safety likely will include improving basic flying skills including rudder usage and stall and slow flight well beyond ACS standards.

General Aviation 73

General Aviation Pilot Approach Runway 73

Chess In the Air

JUNE 24, 2022

Without knowing the horizontal wind direction and speed at this point it is impossible to say what his indicated airspeed was. At the high density altitude at Rifle a ground speed of 92 kt would have been equivalent to an indicated airspeed of less than 80 kt.

Pilot 52

Pilot AGL Wind Shear Runway 52