Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

These aircraft have lower crosswind limitations and are more affected by gusts and wind shear. Moving erratically : Conditions are gusty or turbulent. A windsock can become your main source of real-time wind information, especially when your aircraft radio equipment is unavailable or malfunctions. Why does this matter?

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Knot Weather Wind Shear Weight-Shift-Control 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

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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Rudder Crosswind Pilot Air Traffic Control 96

Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

We hit our cruising altitude of 7,500 feet and, as expected in the Rocky Mountain region, ran into a bit of turbulence. Courtesy: Kevin Cortes] Landing with a slight left crosswind, we taxied over to transient parking right in front of Miss Bea Havin. Stepping inside, the FBO felt welcoming.

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Crosswind Turbulence General Aviation Flight Plan 122

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. It is a particularly insidious phenomenon that can be a prime cause of turbulence.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The small aileron “tabs” were not doing a great job in crosswind ability. Landing was wild, leading to the aircraft’s big wings striking the ground at times in the crosswinds approaching 35 knots. By neutralizing the yoke, I lost the ability to steer and attack whatever crosswind component was evident. This was in XP12.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the winter, adverse weather conditions, such as high wind speeds, can wreak havoc and create potentially hazardous conditions for travel. This was the case recently as Storm Darragh battered much of the UK, affecting airports, roads, and railways, and leaving thousands without power.

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Weather Crosswind Turbulence 111

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

You can see other Weick influences, such as the oil-damped tricycle landing gearall produced Cherokees are trikeswith a wide track to make crosswind landings more manageable. The so-called Hershey Bar wing marks this as a pre-Archer model. To say that the PA-28 as a core design was successful vastly understates the case.

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Approach Airplanes Stability Weight-Shift-Control 71

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge. Modest wing loading—10.4

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Air Facts

APRIL 14, 2025

One problem is turbulence. Similarly, many types of planes will have recommended final approach speed increased in gusty conditions and/or for crosswinds. It seems to be more a case of, if you install it, they will figure it out. Unfortunately, I dont have a video of flight in such conditions with AVAOAI.

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Final Approach General Aviation Approach Wind Shear 90

Photographic Logbook

MAY 19, 2025

Nevertheless, I was anxious about managing a 15 knot gusty crosswind for my first taildragger stick time in seven years. Despite the crosswind, take-off was perfunctory. As the airplane shuddered in turbulent air roiling from the nearly stalled wings, Don goosed in some power and stomped on the left rudder. He was right.

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Rudder Crosswind Airplanes Runway 60

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

When I was working on my PPL, I learned crosswind landings proficiently, plenty good enough for the check ride, but we never had an ugly, gusty, strong crosswind landing day. I was telling him how I had just made a whole series of beautiful, one-wheel, crosswind landings. He looked puzzled. Why might that be? Hopefully not.

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Crosswind Aileron Runway Gross Weight 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The roar of the engine and loud force of air turbulence can impede communication and damage a pilot’s hearing. Flight Gear Crosswind Bag If you’re bent toward practicality and cost-effectiveness, the Flight Gear Crosswind Bag does a lot for a little. Or check out the flight gear section on Amazon.

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Pilot Cockpit Crosswind Federal Aviation Regulations 96

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Once there, he put us in a slight right turn toward our first fuel stop 60 miles ahead, continuously fighting the stick as the gusting left crosswind did its best to push us off course. Wilkins guided the craft along the invisible roller coaster, working to keep the wings level while maintaining a crab as the Cub climbed the first 500 feet.

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Runway Crosswind Rudder Pilot 98

Professional Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

Understanding turbulence can be key to a smooth flight. Both pilots had heard stories of smaller aircraft being upset by wake turbulence from the massive A380s. Turbulence intensity table. Intensity is somewhat subjective to the aircraft and pilot, but pilots are encouraged to report any turbulence they encounter.

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Turbulence Weather Jet Pilot 40

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Wind shear, turbulence, or gusty winds can create challenges during the landing phase, so knowing how to adjust for these factors is critical. Failing to anticipate gusts or crosswinds can make your landing unstable. Planning the Approach Once the pre-landing checks are complete, its time to plan the approach.

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Descent Final Approach Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If there is a crosswind at the airport, you should mention this in your brief. Discuss your nominated crosswind technique. Explain what aircraft input you will require to land the aircraft in the crosswind. For example, the crosswind is from left to right. This will reduce your workload in turbulent conditions.

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Airplanes Descent Approach Crosswind 52

Professional Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

Additional features, such as speed offsets, velocity cues, and crosswind adjustments enhance precision, particularly during approach and in turbulent or crosswind conditions.

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Flight Deck Jet Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Primary Flight Display 75

Photographic Logbook

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

An approaching cold front from the west was forecast to bring wind, turbulence, and snow with it that afternoon. While the snow was delayed until after our return home, we encountered occasional, moderate turbulence and a powerful headwind once we passed Syracuse. Even this was not the case when we actually landed, however.

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Runway Knot Weather Turbulence 95

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. When it comes to speed and altitude, the Cessna 172 does not disappoint. This simplicity in control is one of the reasons why the Cessna 172 is so popular in flight training programs.

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Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Add in some crosswind and turbulence from preceding aircraft, and these arrivals can get a bit hairy. This unstabilized approach procedure is not what the tower controllers are looking for and is not good for the landing gear, tires, brakes, or pilot ego.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 87

Air Facts

JANUARY 31, 2025

WPR22FA331 Low Speed Spiral (botched turn) Base to final, engine failure ERA23LA010 Low Speed Spiral (botched turn) Base to final, low AOA, good speed WPR22FA215 Low Speed Spiral, maybe spin Base to final, very low traffic pattern ERA23FA046 Spin, maybe Low Speed Spiral Overshot base to final ERA22LA394 Spin (presumed) Base to final, student pilot (..)

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Turbulence Airplanes Crosswind Rudder 52

Pilot's Life Blog

JULY 25, 2024

In addition to your personal minimums, remember what qualifies as no-fly weather according to your local guidelines.

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Weather Pilot True Airspeed Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

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Wind Shear Runway Crosswind Ceiling 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 2, 2024

is a common question, when the wind, ceiling, visibility, turbulence, or even temperature are obviously not conducive to routine flying. Less-than-ideal conditions may mean a shift in lesson plan from a cross-country to an opportunity to perfect crosswind technique. Work With What You Have “Do we get to fly today?” 1 priority.

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Wind Shear Runway Crosswind Ceiling 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Proper angle of attack management also maintains safety during slow flight, crosswind landings, and when encountering wake turbulence. External Forces Factors like turbulence, wind gusts, and wake turbulence can lead to sudden fluctuations in AOA. Turbulent conditions can suddenly change your AOA.

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Lift Turbulence Drag Pilot 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

pounds per square foot—makes the RV-12 a little” busy” in turbulence, though some of that is attributed to a lack of inertia in roll. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge. Modest wing loading—10.4

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Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

High-wing aircraft, like the Cessna 172, offer better downward visibility and are more stable in turbulence. Low-wing aircraft, such as the Piper PA-28, provide better ground clearance and handling in crosswinds. How do high-wing and low-wing aircraft differ in training?

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Pilot Stability Cockpit Crosswind 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Heres how we help our students factor that in: Weather Wind, heat, turbulence, and storms all impact how far you can fly. Crosswinds force you off course. Thats because smart flight planning always leaves room for the unexpected. Headwinds slow you down and increase fuel burn.

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Weather Drag Flight Plan Pilot 52

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

Announcement was made by the Captain about our flight which we would to expect some turbulence especially along the way but no mention about the flight delay. Once we were on our way, we flew through a bit of turbulence but once the weather was better, the seat belt sign was turned off. What's provided for each passenger ?

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Airlines Airline Weather Turbulence 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. The greater the crosswind, the steeper the aircraft’s bank into the wind.

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Crosswind Longitudinal Axis Aileron Rudder 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

These control surfaces dictate the aircraft’s roll, and this allows it to bank smoothly through turns or even recover from turbulence. They just keep the wings level, and the aircraft will simply drift with the wind if its experiencing any significant crosswind. But theres much more to ailerons than just rolling left or right.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

Here are the areas you should read up on: Landing irregularities : Information on crosswind landings will help you escape a tight situation and get back on the ground safely. At these heights, you could get into turbulence and gusty crosswinds. Aircraft Owners Manual First, theres the aircraft owners manual.

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Pilot Weight-Shift-Control Pilot in Command Crosswind 52

Air Facts

JUNE 19, 2024

The more challenging the flight conditions–low ceilings, rain, crosswinds, high density, etc–the higher the anxiety level. And possible out of nowhere, we may encounter teeth-chattering clear air turbulence. A calm landing differs from a headwind landing versus a crosswind landing. Results from a crosswind landing.

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Pilot Crosswind Cockpit Threshold 98

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

That day would be even more challenging because of a strong crosswind, but the companys CEO was bringing several important clients for a weekend of skiing at the resort near the airport. Those are solid signs of windshear and turbulence downwind of the ridge crest or mountain peak.

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Crosswind Instrument Meteorological Conditions Weather Runway 40

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The trigger can be any external force such as a wind gust or turbulence. A jolt from the side can trigger a Dutch roll when flying in gusty crosswinds or heavy turbulence. Having a yaw damper also reduces pilot workload, especially in turbulence, and prevents fatigue on long flights. How Does a Dutch Roll Begin?

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Stability Center of Gravity Aileron Rudder 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2025

The Garmin glass lived up to its reputation for being easy to program, and the autopilot did as it was programmed, even in turbulence, with appropriate rudder input. The POH calls for flaps up on crosswind takeoffs and notes that the max demonstrated crosswind velocity is 13 knots.

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Gross Weight Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Rudder 82

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 7, 2025

We took off about 45 minutes after our schedule departure time and it was quite windy as we hit some turbulence during our climb. It got a bit intense that I had to hold on to the seat in front of me due to the updraft and downdraft motion while flying through clear air turbulence. We were on final approach into runway 27R.

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Turbulence Cabin Crew Weather Runway 59