Flight Training Central

MAY 13, 2025

Flying any speed other than best glide speed during a power-off approach will result in what? Best glide speed is only effective in strong crosswinds. On the base leg before turning to final, what action should you take if you appear to be too low? Which statement is most accurate regarding the final approach leg?

Approach 78

Approach Descent Final Approach Drag 78

Northstar VFR

MARCH 30, 2025

Begin a turn around the point, keeping asteepest bank angleon the downwind, where your groundspeed is highest. your groundspeed begins to slow down),shallow your bank angleto compensate for the decreasing groundspeed. Pro tip: Watch your airspeed vs groundspeed. Lets take a look at these ground reference maneuvers: 1.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed AGL Crosswind Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

JULY 12, 2024

A quick way to estimate the correct descent rate for a 3-degree glidepath is to multiply your groundspeed by five. Flying the Base Leg All aircraft land into the wind, so the base leg usually involves some crosswind. The crosswind can push you out and mess up your glidepath if you’re not careful. Landing in a crosswind?

Descent 52

Descent Weight-Shift-Control Crosswind Runway 52

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. Learn to avoid common mistakes during approach, roundout, touchdown, and rollout.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52