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Boeing 777-9 Performs Crosswind Landing Tests

Simple Flying

This reminder was included in an article put out by the planemaker, regarding recent crosswind testing for the widebody jet. The article included a video of a crosswind landing, along with commentary from 777-9 project pilot, Captain Heather Ross.

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Deutsche Aircraft rolls out D328eco prototype at ceremony in Germany

Aerotime

The range of the D328eco (1,205 nautical miles (2,231km) covers over 98% of all turboprop flights and 95% of all regional jet flight ranges, while being capable of flying faster than any other turboprop aircraft in production, said Deutsche Aircraft.

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Wet Runways, Crosswinds & High Altitudes: A Look At The Testing New Aircraft Must Undergo

Simple Flying

If there are any discrepancies, the jet will be subject to additional flight testing. As the industry has significantly innovated over the past few decades, modern aircraft are tested across a variety of scenarios to ensure that they operate safely and properly.

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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Wind correction is critical, especially crosswind drift on the outbound leg. The crosswind component. Holding Speed Compare a fighter jet to a light aircraft. Crosswind Component You’ll have noticed we have referenced ‘course’ a fair bit when discussing holds. What Is a Hold? The inbound course. The outbound course.

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Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck

Air Facts

Throttle Mismanagement: A T-38 Lesson That Stuck Air Facts Journal An Air Force instructor teaches a powerful lesson on throttle finessein a jet that doesnt forgive overcorrections Have you ever been in a car or plane where the person driving or piloting is constantly adjusting the throttle? He replied, Ive got the jet.

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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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Welcome to LaGuardia…

Plane and Pilot

It was go-home day and launching with our back to the storm seemed appropriate as we headed to Detroit, where we were scheduled to step onto another jet and catch a ride home to finish our trip. We were tasked with ferrying an empty jet to LaGuardia Airport (KLGA), then we’d catch a ride home in the back of a different jet.

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