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The Easy Way to Start Your Journey as a Pilot

Pilot Institute

Flight training usually consists of ground school and practical flight instruction. Ground school provides the required knowledge in areas such as aircraft systems, aviation weather, flight planning, navigation, FAA regulations, and radio communications. Flight planning : Calculating time, distance, and fuel needs.

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Mastering Crosswind Landings (A Step-by-Step Guide)

Pilot Institute

Plan for the Conditions During your flight planning: Look up the expected winds at your estimated arrival time. Calculate the crosswind using the wind component table or a flight computer, such as an E6-B. A sideslip approach creates excess drag and requires more control inputs.