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The Complete Home Flight Simulator Setup Guide (2025)

Pilot Institute

Anyone who’s tried to enter a sideslip during a crosswind landing with a twist grip knows how hard it is. Mid-Tier The MFG Crosswind pedals are twice the price of the Logitech pedals, but they are a significant step up in quality. The Crosswinds use Hall sensors for both rudder and brakes, making them very precise.

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Common Weather-Related Pitfalls Pilots Face and How to Navigate Them

Flight Training Central

Your aircraft may be IFR equipped, it may be approved for flight in known icing, or a test pilot may have demonstrated that it can be landed in 20 knot crosswinds. The second question that you need to address is, what are the capabilities of the aircraft with you as the pilot? Maybe, or maybe not.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a postimpact fire ensued. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

It gives you the ability to fly in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Youll train how to rely on instruments instead of visual cues. You’ll have to figure out how to create a flight plan through different time zones, particularly for extended cross-country flights.

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Business jet flight decks

Professional Pilot

Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions. Honeywells Primus Epic integrates seamlessly with Gulfstreams PlaneView flight deck, which features four 10×13-inch LCDs.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Near the crosswind to downwind turn, the engine sounded loud, and the airplane descended into a wooded field and a post-impact fire ensued. The airplane then descended back to the runway and bounced before lifting off nose-high again toward the end of the runway.

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Top 10 student pilot gifts

Flight Training Central

Flight bags are purpose built with pockets and features needed for pilots. Crosswind Flight Gear Bag —The most popular student pilot bag has enough space for a headset and books, yet is small enough to not throw off your weight and balance. Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 The most important feature students wanted: price.

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