Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
You can see other Weick influences, such as the oil-damped tricycle landing gearall produced Cherokees are trikeswith a wide track to make crosswind landings more manageable. The so-called Hershey Bar wing marks this as a pre-Archer model. To say that the PA-28 as a core design was successful vastly understates the case.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
The aircraft pivots about its center of gravity. Whenever aircraft encounter crosswinds, the most noticeable impact is felt in yaw. Whenever aircraft encounter crosswinds, the most noticeable impact is felt in yaw. Thats because the tail has a large vertical surface that catches a lot of crosswind.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
This shifts the ailerons Center of Gravity (C.G.) They just keep the wings level, and the aircraft will simply drift with the wind if its experiencing any significant crosswind. This makes the aileron more prone to flutter and can also induce buffeting. With enough mass added, the C.G.
AV Web
APRIL 15, 2025
At Ocracoke, North Carolina, an RV-6 (tailwheel version of 6a) landedtechnicallywith a 90-degree crosswind. Halfway down the runway the airplane was about 30 feet AGL at a speed of about 45 mph, and oscillating 20 degrees either side of center. Bounce twice, go around, because youre doing something wrong. No mention of IPC results.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 26, 2024
This tendency is due to their high center of gravity and heavy engine over the nose wheel. A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. In both exams, you must keep the aircraft centered on the runway throughout the approach and landing, with minimal side drift.
Airspeed Junkie
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Tailwheel Endorsement A Tailwheel Endorsement is essential for pilots who wish to operate tailwheel aircraft, which have their main wheels located behind the center of gravity. Obtaining this endorsement allows pilots to fly a broader range of aircraft, enhancing their versatility and skills.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 5, 2024
In this article, we’ll cover all you need to know to confidently master crosswind landings. Key Takeaways Manage crosswind landing challenges using the crab and sideslip techniques. Plan for crosswind conditions with step-by-step procedures. The greater the crosswind, the steeper the aircraft’s bank into the wind.
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