Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

Learn to use aircraft references to establish a stable descent rate and pitch, ending up in a smooth roundout and flare. A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. 60 x 5 = 300 feet per minute is your recommended descent rate. Flying at 60 knots?

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Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Rudder pedals help manage yaw, which keeps the aircraft aligned during turns or crosswinds. It requires managing descent rates, aligning with the runway, and controlling speed for a smooth touchdown. The yoke, which resembles a steering wheel, is used to control the planes pitch (up and down movement) and roll (side-to-side tilting).

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Weather Pilot Drag Rudder 52

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. Despite the crosswind, take-off was perfunctory. On short final, I established a steady descent rate and a stable sideslip to the left. "A This will be a piece of cake," Don said to me beforehand.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Runway 60

Ask Captain Lim

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

However, video footage of the landing suggests the aircraft experienced a hard landing with an unusually high rate of descent. Several factors could have contributed to this accident: Reports indicate that strong crosswinds were present during landing. Crosswinds can be challenging, even for experienced pilots.

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Crosswind Runway Descent Pilot 45

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. Add a zero, and that gives you a 400ft target rate of descent.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Inflight Pilot Training

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Your instructor will guide you through maintaining straight-and-level flight, performing gentle turns, climbs, and descents, and understanding how the throttle, rudder, and ailerons work together to control the aircraft.

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Aileron Approach Visual Flight Rules Rudder 52

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This greatly simplified descent planning. Re-Dun has a primary 20 foot wide paved runway 17-35 (though FAA sources still indicate it to be grass 60' wide) and a grass crosswind runway that is typically completely lined with parked fly-in airplanes. Closer to the south end of Seneca Lake, the moody clouds finally broke.

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Crosswind Runway Airplanes Descent 53

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 15, 2023

Crosswinds f. General Maneuvering, including climbs and descents 5. Descent Planning 6. Emergency Equipment 2. Procedures a. Abnormal c. Emergency 3. Performance a. Takeoff and Landing b. Limitations a. V Speeds d. Kinds of Operation e. The flight training should include at least the following: 1. Normal Takeoffs and Landings 2.

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Descent V Speed Crosswind Airplanes 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

From misjudging the flare to battling crosswinds, these mistakes can challenge pilots of all experience levels. This not only stops the descent, but actually starts the airplane climbing. No attempt should be made to force the airplane back onto the grounda GO-AROUND should be executed immediately.

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Airplanes Runway Accelerated Stall Lift 89

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Any substantial changes to speed and descent rate will destabilize the landing. The drag allows for a steeper descent, which is particularly helpful when avoiding obstacles. Will you need a crosswind correction? Power controls the rate of descent, and pitch controls airspeed. Request a wind check or look for the windsock.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Density Altitude Descent 52

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. As the sun began its descent, we began the final leg of what would end up being a four-hour trek.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Key Takeaways Bounced landings can result from excessive speed, improper flare, or high descent rates. Improper Flare Technique The flare is a maneuver where you elevate the aircraft’s nose slightly just before landing to decrease the descent rate. Use power as necessary to control the descent rate.

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Descent Runway Rudder Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 23, 2025

Landing Approach and descent Returning to the airport involves setting up for a stable approach. Although I consider myself somewhat of a fearless adrenaline junkie, watching the wheel just outside my window touch down on the pavement while the other was still suspended as we leaned into a crosswind got my heart racing a bit.

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Rudder Descent Pilot Runway 98

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The major difference between the two is that a degree of power is used throughout the level-off and touchdown for the soft-field landing so as to control the descent rate all the way to touch down. Control the descent rate with pitch and power and touch down at minimum speed with the aircraft in a nose-high pitch attitude.

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Approach Ground Effect Final Approach Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Our friends at the Flight Safety Foundation take the definition of a stabilized approach a bit further and specify that all briefings and checklists have been completed, sink rates are no more than 1,000 feet per minute (for jets), and only small changes in pitch, power, and heading are required to maintain the planned descent and touchdown point.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 89

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. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading.

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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Airplanes Runway Pilot 87

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Your first lesson will likely be heading out to the local practice area (your instructor knows where that is) to learn how to do climbs, turns, and descents. For cross-country flights that involve going to an airport at least 50 nm away, you will budget more time. You want the room to make mistakes.

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Aeronautical Information Manual Flight Computer Pilot Federal Aviation Regulations 89

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

A faster, reduced-flaps approach improves aircraft control during strong crosswinds or gusts. High-wing aircraft might need more power or pitch to arrest the descent. High Descent Rate If you have a high sink rate on approach, you’ll have a tough time arresting the descent during the roundout.

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NOTAMs Runway Approach Descent 52

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

This system includes modes for: roll pitch heading vertical speed altitude hold approach These modes allow for a steady rate of descent, ascent, and consistent speed and altitude ranges. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Flight Training Central

MAY 12, 2024

I turn crosswind, then downwind, and base. My turn to final is a little wide so I corrected back onto the extended centerline for runway 22 for a descent, but safe landing. Well, here goes nothing. Full throttle, airspeed is alive, rotation at 55 knots and climb out at 74 knots. FIRST SOLO! What a rush!

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Knot Airplanes Crosswind Runway 52

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

NTSB ERA22LA169 describes a funny engine noise that prompted an earlier than planned turn to crosswind for an anticipated return to the airport. We continued our descent for a couple of seconds and then he began a turn again to the left towards the taxiway. That return did not make it to the airport.

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Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

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. Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading.

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Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In the descent, wind direction rotated counterclockwise until it became a direct southerly crosswind. As we bumped along near Syracuse against a westerly wind, uplinked weather claimed that the wind at Sodus was actually out of the north-northeast at ten knots gusting nearly to 20 knots.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 95

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

It’s just S-turns with climbs and descents, right? A strong, gusty crosswind will push your stick and rudder skills to the limit. Check out our latest article on crosswind landings here. Lazy eights sound like the least challenging commercial checkride maneuver to learn.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

NRST: Descent Rate and Airport Finder Designed for pilots of any size aircraft, this app provides location-based information to guide you to the nearest airport should an unplanned deviation become necessary.Offers Apple Watch app.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Immediately, the pilot monitoring told the passengers to buckle up as the pilot flying disengaged the autopilot and pushed the stick forward into a smooth but rapid descent. Of course, if the addition of gust speed will take you over your crosswind limits, you should consider diverting to a different runway or airport.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Anyway, on our approach to Athens, we were greeted with a spectacular view of the landscape but there was quite a bit of crosswind which made the ride slightly uncomfortable but not long after we landed smoothly on runway 21L. The view is excellent but it was quite bumpy during our descent. What's provided for each passenger ?

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Airline Airlines Weather Turbulence 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft. They just keep the wings level, and the aircraft will simply drift with the wind if its experiencing any significant crosswind. Aileron Control In Stalls And Spins A wing stalls when the airflow approaches it at an angle greater than the Critical Angle of Attack.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

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. Unwanted yaw can come from crosswinds, as mentioned earlier, or from the ailerons as adverse yaw. It provides yaw control.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

It was smooth, comfortable, and beautiful until I began our descent into the pattern at KOSH and extended the gear. I chose runway 14 (the UGN crosswind runway) and the crash and resuce vehicles moved onto the adjacent taxiway. No gear light appeared on the control panel indicating a gear problem. There was no issue on the flight.

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Pilot Descent Runway Crosswind 98

Northstar VFR

MARCH 23, 2025

There are several criteria that must be met for a pilot to descend below Decision Altitude/Decision Height (DA/DH) or Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) on an instrument approach. Sometimes the wind can be an extreme crosswind that cannot be handled safely due to aircraft limitations or pilot skill.

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Pilot Wind Shear Instrument Meteorological Conditions Runway 52

Fear of Landing

JUNE 13, 2025

The weather was hot: the METAR for the crash time (VAAH 120700Z 25006KT 6000 NSC 36/19 Q1001 NOSIG) shows a slight crosswind for runway 23, with good visibility and temperature of 37°C, standard conditions for June in Ahmedabad. The aircraft backtracked to the end of the runway before beginning its take-off roll.

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Runway Lift UTC Crosswind 110

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 23, 2024

You had a crosswind , so the wind wasn’t helping you out, but that’s all right. Data shows a constant high-speed descent straight toward the runway. So, still about 60-65 degrees, so we’re getting some help out to ya. So just hang in there.” “I I had too much speed. I should have come in slower.” Tower: “I know.

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Knot Runway Pilot Groundspeed 93

Air Facts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Descent and landing is smooth and calm this evening, and I make a wheel landing for the fun of it. A cruise climb as I make my crosswind turn, then downwind, more radio calls on the way. I set the power, trim for my airspeed, and settle into the routine that is left traffic. At the base turn, I look for 80 mph and am right on target.

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Groundspeed Runway Approach Crosswind 98

Pilot Institute

JUNE 26, 2024

It helps reduce the chances of a stall and puts you in a better position to arrest the descent and start your climb out. Pitch for Climb The next immediate action is to arrest the descent. After adding full power and arresting the descent, the next step is to retract the flaps. The order is aviate, navigate, then communicate.

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Wind Shear Runway Approach Aeronautical Decision-Making 52

Photographic Logbook

OCTOBER 11, 2024

I was intrigued by what appeared to be a grass crosswind runway at North Bass Island, but no such runway is listed in official publications. In the descent, the air remained smooth, even though my flight data computer calculated a wind velocity of 50 knots out of the northwest when I crossed through 5,000 feet.

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Runway Approach Knot Drag 89

Pilot Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

To arrest this descent, you need to generate more lift. Pitching down for airspeed magnifies the already steep descent rate. When banking, you must increase the angle of attack to keep the descent rate in check. Altitude lost reflects a descent rate range between 740 ft/min and 1,000 ft/min.

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AGL Runway Descent Lift 52