Northstar VFR

JUNE 8, 2025

Wake turbulence hit me in the air, and it felt like I had been T-boned from the left side. Loss of control in flight (LOC-I) is one of the leading causes of general aviation accidents. Wake turbulence : Encountering the wake turbulence from other aircraft can quickly cause an unusual attitude.

Turbulence 52

Turbulence Wind Shear Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

At first glance, ailerons look like ordinary hinged panels on the wings, but don’t be fooledthey’re important for keeping an aircraft both stable and maneuverable. These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. What Is an Aileron?

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Brief that you will use the right rudder to align the aircraft straight with the runway and the left aileron to counteract drift. Depending on the wind direction and airport surroundings, you may experience some turbulence. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions. Landing on the windward wheel. Good question.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. Upgraded wheel pants, flap and aileron seals, vortex generators, and a 3-bladed prop have been added. Bad data caused by turbulence, turns, and other anomalies was discarded.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

PARE: Power idle, Ailerons neutral, Rudder opposite, Elevator forward. The initial rotation that initiates a spin may result from other factors, such as incorrect control inputs or turbulence. Ailerons: Neutral. A – Ailerons The second step in the spin recovery procedure is to move the ailerons to the neutral position.

Center of Gravity 98

Center of Gravity Weight-Shift-Control Aileron Rudder 98

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 8, 2025

If you tilt your hand upward slightly, you can feel an increase in lift but if you tilt it too much, the airflow becomes turbulent, and lift suddenly decreases. Level the wings : Use coordinated rudder and aileron inputs. When you keep it flat, the air flows smoothly above and below. But how does it occur in actual flight?

Lift 98

Lift Accelerated Stall Pilot AGL 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. Most commercial and general aviation aircraft are designed to be dynamically stable. The Dutch roll generally only lasts for a few oscillations and dies out fairly quickly. It’s very tempting to counter the roll with ailerons.

Stability 52

Stability Center of Gravity Aileron Rudder 52