Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

Have you ever wondered how pilots determine wind direction and speed at a glance? If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Why does this matter?

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

1] NASA provides this excellent but unavoidably long definition: At NASA, systems engineering is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. An historical antecedent is the concept of the unstable approach.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

When learning how to land a Piper Seminole, it is crucial to understand the role of each engine in the approach and landing phases. Pilots must be proficient in managing engine power, especially during the approach, where power settings and speed management are critical to a smooth and safe landing.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 8, 2025

Most seemed to be using more flaps than normal for takeoff, the idea being to get away from the ground as quickly as possible to minimize their time near the ground, where a wind shear could have serious consequences. When making a cross-wind takeoff, hold the nose gear on the runway longer and accelerate to a higher speed than normal.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Knot Airplanes 96

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These maneuvers include an engine failure on takeoff, loss of lift on the wing during departure, en route, and approach, crosswind landings, wind shear scenarios, engine inoperative landings, low visibility landings, crash landings and evacuation.

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Pilot Wind Shear Airline Airlines 94

Air

MAY 21, 2025

This is a key reason why pilots prefer to take off and land into the wind. For landing, it means a shorter landing roll and a slower approach speed over the ground, offering enhanced control. For landing, it increases your groundspeed on approach and extends the landing distance. It also allows for a steeper angle of climb.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 30, 2025

AccuWeather Overview : AccuWeather delivers hyper-local weather forecasts with a clean, intuitive interface that helps pilots stay ahead of changing conditions. WX Aviation Weather Overview : Tailored specifically for pilots, Aviation Weather is a one-stop app for aviation weather products, giving quick access to METARs, TAFs, and more.

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Pilot Flight Computer Weather Wind Shear 52