Crosswind, Instrument Landing System and Weather

A Day in the Life of a Pilot

Ask Captain Lim

JULY 13, 2025

The first step is reviewing the flight plan, a detailed document outlining the route, weather conditions, fuel requirements and potential alternate airports in case of emergency. Weather plays a crucial role. Pilots train extensively in simulators for scenarios like engine failures, medical emergencies, or extreme weather.

Pilot

Pilot Cabin Crew Instrument Landing System Weather

Getting Back in the Air

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The first flight got weathered out, with broken clouds at 1,500 feet. There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots.

Pitot Tube

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System