Air

MAY 21, 2025

Crosswind: The Sideways Challenge A crosswind blows across your intended flight path , being most critical during the takeoff and landing phases. Every aeroplane has a maximum demonstrated crosswind component it’s certified to handle. Can cause sudden losses or gains in indicated airspeed (IAS), directly affecting lift.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 9, 2024

For a Cessna 172, the recommended indicated airspeed for the maneuver is 105 knots. 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 are typically flown at cruise power settings below maneuvering speed.

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Rudder Lift Aileron Drag 52

Flight Training Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Once in position and any crosswind corrections noted, takeoff power should be applied smoothly and continuously while holding the brakes until the maximum obtainable engine power. Check airspeed indicator (“airspeed alive”).

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Density Altitude Indicated Airspeed Lift Runway 52

Air Facts

MARCH 10, 2025

If you don’t know which is which, and don’t how to apply magnetic variation, how can you figure out the crosswind youre confronting on your landing? When are winds reported as true, and when are they reported as magnetic? Winds on the surface, and winds at altitude: both concepts are covered in the nav-log lesson.

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Checkride Density Altitude Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed 52