Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Standard FAA aviation windsocks are calibrated to fully extend at a wind speed of 15 knots. Stability : The gradual narrowing of the windsock helps stabilize it in various wind conditions, reducing erratic movement and providing clearer readings. How To Read a Windsock Hanging limp : Winds are under 3 knots.

Knot 98

Knot Weather Weight-Shift-Control Wind Shear 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

In the Cessna 172S Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), the landing distance decreases by 10% for every 9 knots of headwind. For the Cessna 172, landing distance increases by 10% for every 2 knots of tailwind. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Watch out for some common mistakes, such as over-controlling and reacting incorrectly to visual cues. The easiest way to achieve this is by flying a stabilized approach. So, what is a stabilized approach? A stabilized approach requires the pilot to establish and maintain a constant angle glidepath towards an aiming point.

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52