CFI Academy
MARCH 28, 2025
Heres what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). How to Perform: Enter a turn (e.g.,
Northstar VFR
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Just remember the acronym PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite of the spin, and Elevator forward. The nose pitches up, sometimes aggressively because of how the airplane was trimmed on final approach and all your flaps are generally still down (lots of lift there). So how do you recover from a spin?
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Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Here’s a basic step-by-step approach we teach at Leopard Aviation: Approach Setup Begin by adjusting your heading slightly into the wind to maintain runway alignment. Maintain a stable approach speed, slightly above your normal landing speed, to help control the aircraft. What steps should I follow during a crosswind approach?
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
A power-off 180 is a critical maneuver that simulates an engine failure on final approach, requiring pilots to glide the aircraft and execute a precise 180-degree turn to a safe landing spot. Use ailerons and rudder together to maintain coordinated flight. Immediately pitch the aircraft to maintain the best glide speed.
Northstar VFR
MARCH 30, 2025
Lets take a look at these ground reference maneuvers: 1.
CFI Academy
MARCH 28, 2025
Here’s what they are and what you need to understand about each: Crossed-Control Stall What It Is: This stall occurs when the aircraft is in a skidding turn, typically with ailerons applied in one direction and rudder in the opposite direction (e.g., left aileron, right rudder). How to Perform: Enter a turn (e.g.,
Inflight Pilot Training
MARCH 13, 2025
Forgetting to apply rudder and aileron corrections simultaneously. Feeling overwhelmed during short final and flare. Mismanaging Airspeed on Final Approach The Mistake: Some students approach the runway either too fast or too slow, leading to hard landings, excessive float, or the need for a go-around.
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