Ceiling Cockpit Crosswind 
Vintage Aviation News
APRIL 25, 2025
The aircraft had to land into a 15-knot crosswind, and the plane landed at a speed of 115 mph, well below the standard landing speed of between 150-175 mph. The cockpit is protected by a transparent panel, while sections have been cut into the fuselage to allow for easier access for people with disabilities.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 24, 2025
We train pilots at Leopard Aviation to meet multi‑engine rating requirements using the 2019 Piper PA‑44 Seminole with Garmin glass cockpit avionics. Normal, short‑field, and crosswind takeoffs and landings. Performance Planning : Calculate weight and balance, climb gradients, and single-engine service ceiling.
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Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a postimpact fire ensued. A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange).
Air Facts
APRIL 11, 2025
Consequently, its absolutely imperative that before you jump into the cockpit with your trusty mount, fully set up your EFB. The same is true with personal minimums: Try to fill out these numbers honestly since your EFB can alarm you if the crosswinds or ceilings at your source or destination are beyond the pale. Doesnt matter.
Photographic Logbook
JULY 5, 2025
I hit my head on the Warrior's ceiling at least once. When I arrived, Northeast Philly Airport was not only extremely busy ("Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full") but everyone was landing with a gusty 20 knot crosswind. It was great to reach Philly so quickly, but the ride there was a rough one.
Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 2, 2024
Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a post-impact fire ensued. A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange).
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