Crosswind Descent Drag 
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 31, 2024
The flaps on an aircraft are used for controlled descents with slower airspeed during the approach and landing. When landing without flaps, pilots must adjust their techniques to compensate for higher approach speeds, a shallow descent angle, and longer landing distances. Flatter approach angle (due to less drag).
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 12, 2025
Understanding the Basics of Flight Aerodynamics 101 Flying a small plane revolves around understanding four key forces: lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Thrust, produced by the engine, propels the plane forward, overcoming drag, which is the resistance caused by air. These forces must work in harmony to maintain flight stability.
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Flight Training Central
MAY 13, 2025
Apply carb heat if applicable, establish a descent airspeed (defer setting flaps until the base leg). Reduce your power, and set flaps to full to establish a maximum descent rate. Apply carb heat if applicable, reduce your power, set the flaps to their first setting, and establish your descent airspeed of 1.4
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
The pre-landing check is the first step in ensuring the aircraft is ready for a stable descent. Additionally, configure the aircraft for a stable descent. Throttle adjustments, trim settings, and speed control are all important in setting up for a controlled, smooth descent to the runway.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
The problem is that the aileron can only be deflected to a point after which the drag becomes significant. The resulting loss of lift leads to a rapid descent by the aircraft. Adverse yaw is created due to the drag differential between the two sides of the aircraft. This creates drag. This is called having a wing drop.
Pilot Institute
APRIL 12, 2025
The reaction in the form of increased thrust allows the aircraft to overcome drag and accelerate or climb. 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. The blades bite more air and throw more of it backward.
Flying Magazine
JULY 8, 2025
They include: Proper flight preparation procedures, including preflight planning and preparation, powerplant operation, and aircraft systems Taxiing or surface operations, including runups Takeoffs and landings, including normal and crosswind Straight and level flight and turns in both directions Climbs and climbing turns Airport traffic patterns, (..)
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