Crosswind Drag Weather 
Fear of Landing
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
The weather at Leeds was bad with a visibility of 4,000 metres in the rain and mist, a cloud base at 600 feet and scattered cloud at 400 feet. A poster on PPRuNe asked about the landing conditions: Is it pretty much standard for operators of this particular aircraft type in the UK to land in 35 knot crosswinds on 1800m wet runways?
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
This horizontal component of lift is called Induced Drag. Its called induced drag since it only exists as a consequence of lift. If youre generating lift, youre stuck with induced drag as well. Increased Drag Moving air around is hard work! What Does the Vortex Strength Depend On?
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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.
Flying Magazine
JULY 8, 2025
Sure, if all the pieces line up, such as an available instructor, a healthy airplane, the weather, your health, your aptitude, finding a place to take the knowledge test, your finances, and an available DPE when you are ready for your check ride. Could it happen?
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Review current weather conditions, including wind speed, direction, and visibility, as these can significantly impact the approach. Managing the critical engine, which is the engine closest to the aircrafts wingtip, is key to reducing drag and maintaining control.
Pilot's Life Blog
JUNE 18, 2025
Whether it’s due to runway obstacles, unstable approaches, or weather changes, the aircraft go-around is a pilot’s best tool to avoid accidents and ensure a smooth, safe flight every time. Landing gear is also retracted as the aircraft gains altitude to reduce drag and improve climb performance.
Flying Magazine
APRIL 26, 2024
To demonstrate this magnificent place, I chose horrendously gusty winds by manually editing the weather in both X-Plane 12 (XP12) and MSFS2020. The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. Image: Peter James] Using live weather in my first view patterns was wild enough.
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