Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Also, none of the online Air Traffic Control (ATC) networks (like VATSIM ) work with the Xbox. Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Dedicated rudder pedals provide much finer control over the rudder and wheel brakes.

Rudder 96

Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Youll also learn how to conduct a thorough pre-flight inspection, which involves checking fuel and oil levels, control surfaces, avionics, and the overall condition of the aircraft. Radio communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) will be introduced, as well as how to taxi the aircraft safely and efficiently.

Aileron 52

Aileron Approach Visual Flight Rules Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 7, 2025

Generally, it allows pilots to fly using visual flight rules , looking out the window to assess their own separation from other air traffic and terrain. Moreover, there will normally be an air traffic controller keeping you separated. Particularly crosswinds. So, the wind isnt an issue?

Weather 52

Weather Pilot Airspace Classes Airplanes 52

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