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 owner I joined in partnership was the second owner of the Cherokee, and it was based right here, Widell says, gesturing to his spotless hangar at Twin Oaks.

Approach 73

Approach Airplanes Stability Weight-Shift-Control 73

Air Facts

MAY 24, 2024

Centerline, centerline, centerline Air Facts Journal It was a beautiful May day as we grabbed the tow bar to pull the 1981 Cessna 182 out of the hangar. Even though this was late May, it was early enough in the day that the temperatures and density altitude hadn’t climbed to outrageous heights—yet. Approach switched me to Tower.

Aileron 98

Aileron Crosswind Knot Runway 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 2, 2024

And the finest example of a Cirrus SR22 is not going to want to lift a full load out of a backcountry strip on a warm afternoon with a density altitude reading five digits. I’ll fly in crosswinds up to 10 mph, but no more, because I know the aged mechanical brakes aren’t able to prevent weathervaning above that figure.

Density Altitude 60

Density Altitude Airplanes Wind Shear Pilot 60

Universal Weather

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

golf clubs, snorkeling gear) is prohibited as extra luggage for crew Parking & Infrastructure Overnight Parking : Available with advance coordination Hangar Space : Not available GSE Availability : Limitedadvance coordination required (48-hour notice recommended) Key Considerations for Operators Commercial flights are prioritized over GA ops.

UTC 52

UTC Clearance Density Altitude Flight Plan 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We At that point the project is trucked 5 miles to the Prineville Airport where final assembly takes place in a hangar.

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79

Inflight Pilot Training

MAY 22, 2025

Adaptability to prevailing winds for crosswind training. Modern Ramp and Hangar Space With extensive ramp space, modern hangars, and designated training areas, Flying Cloud provides ample room for aircraft movement, preflight preparation, and postflight debriefs. Hot summer days with thermals and density altitude challenges.

Runway 52

Runway Weather Pilot Checkride 52