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Demonstration Stalls

CFI Academy

Why It Matters: This mimics a common accident scenario where a pilot overshoots the final approach centerline and tries to “force” the turn with rudder, leading to a stall/spin. Elevator Trim Stall What It Is: This stall happens when the aircraft is trimmed for a low speed (e.g., 65 knots in a Cessna 172).

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Overcoming the Five Most Common Landing Errors

Flight Training Central

This article dives into the most prevalent landing errors, shedding light on why they occur and how they can sneak into even the most carefully executed approaches. As the airplane contacts the ground, the tail will be forced down very rapidly by the back-elevator pressure and by inertia acting downward on the tail.

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

Pilot Institute

Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout. We have two main challenges when performing crosswind landings: Staying aligned with the extended centerline on the approach. Staying Aligned on the Approach Crosswinds try to “push” the aircraft off the approach course.