Aileron Groundspeed Stability 
Pilot Institute
APRIL 22, 2025
Use coordinated aileron and rudder pressures to swiftly, but not excessively, angle into this turn. Expect an increase in groundspeed, and use smooth inputs on the controls to return to your original heading. Uncoordinated use of aileron and rudder, leading to slips or skids. Inaccurate wind direction assessment.
Pilot Institute
JULY 12, 2024
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. Keep the ailerons into the wind. Most approaches use a 3:1 glidepath. Flying at 60 knots?
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