Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. Air Traffic Control uses this classification to separate aircraft and ensure that their wake turbulence does not affect other aircraft. Crosswinds can push the downwind vortex into your approach path.

Turbulence 97

Turbulence Lift Drag Runway 97

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Listening to air traffic control (ATC) chatter was fascinating but challenging with the low-quality, borrowed headset I used. Postflight procedures Youll also help secure the aircraft, either at a tie-down or in a hangar, check out and pay for the flight, and log your flight time. Its a moment to be proud of.

Rudder 98

Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 4, 2025

A little crosswind gives you a chance to evaluate your skills as a pilot. With the [Griffin] foundation providing funding for aircraft insurance, maintenance and hangars, our student pilots are able to get quality flight instruction simply for the cost of the fuel they burn. Theres always a rudder dance on every takeoff and landing.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Pilot Airfoil General Aviation 86

Photographic Logbook

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thaws, rain, snow, and strong crosswinds can temporarily close the airport. Volunteer Air Traffic Control Because of its unique geometry, the Alton Bay Ice Runway requires careful coordination on the ground to avoid conflicts. Despite its acclaim, the ephemeral airport leads a finicky existence. Still.not cool.

Runway 75

Runway Threshold Airplanes Approach 75

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Class D Controlled Airspace Flying Cloud is a towered airport operating within Class D airspace. That means student pilots learn to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) from day one. These skills are indispensable not just for checkride success but for future flights into busier airports and controlled environments.

Runway 52

Runway Weather Pilot Checkride 52

World Airline News

JUNE 10, 2025

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Cargo 52

Cargo Airlines Airline Jet 52