Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Altimeter set. Feet on rudder pedals. I turned crosswind and attempted to shallow the climb. This time, I pulled out some power as I transitioned to the crosswind leg. I set the speed at 1,400 rpm. I focused on temperatures and pressures for several minutes, waiting for the oil to warm. Pitch trim neutral. Fuel pump on.

Runway 65

Runway Gross Weight Crosswind Airplanes 65

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Although I havent spent much time around GB1s (except for drooling over them while they are on display and flying at airshows) I am always taken aback by how much larger the airplane appears to be in personparticularly, the tall, sweeping rudder that curves down to a sharp point with just enough ground clearance.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Photographic Logbook

MAY 19, 2025

Nevertheless, I was anxious about managing a 15 knot gusty crosswind for my first taildragger stick time in seven years. As with any taildragger, each rudder input required positive cancelation with opposite rudder to prevent the tail's momentum from yawing the airplane more than intended. He was right. Chop and drop!"

Rudder 60

Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Runway 60

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Crosswind: The Sideways Challenge A crosswind blows across your intended flight path , being most critical during the takeoff and landing phases. Pilots must use specific techniques, applying rudder and aileron inputs, to maintain directional control and keep the aircraft aligned. And it’s unique in Europe!

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

We counteract adverse yaw by applying rudder in the direction of the turn. The amount of rudder required depends on roll rate and airspeed. Airspeed and attitude change constantly, and we must change rudder input along with them. We apply right rudder to counteract the left-turning tendencies. Glance at your altimeter.

Rudder 52

Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. But this can be hard to judge when the altimeter is so sensitive.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Subtract the altimeter setting from 29.92, multiply it by 1,000, and add that to the field elevation. Will you need a crosswind correction? Use the rudder to keep the aircraft in line with the runway and apply aileron into the wind.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Density Altitude Descent 52