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@ 03:00 PM, April 13
I had a crosswind day last week and you are right, it is a workout. I've never been so exhausted after a lesson.
What Jason said about how the last ones get a little sloppy because your just fighting your way through them is SOOO true. Good thing in real life I'd only be doing one, maybe two, in a day.
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@ 05:45 PM, April 13
You'll get to where crosswinds are second nature for you.
One of our instructors here and I went up a couple weeks ago in a 172 in nasty crosswind conditions just to get in some practice for both of us. We picked the runway with the worst quartering headwinds.
Had one approach where the rudder was hard to the floor, the wings rolled to the left and even crabbed into the wind a little but we were still sliding off to the right. When crosswinds exceed the capability of the airplane, go-arounds are our friend!
Even if you don’t get it on the ground the first time, don’t hesitate to go around try it again. Your instructor is absolutely right in having you handle challenging conditions when you’re fatigued. You will be faced with it at some point.
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@ 01:56 AM, April 14
Crosswind landing are cool.
Sounds like youre up for more solo flying, maby even some solo GF flying. (GF = General Flying Area). My training here in SA is in a Jabiru SP looks similar to the remos.
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@ 10:02 AM, April 14
Hey mate, im really enjoying this video blog! Im learning to fly at Jandakot airport (Perth, Australia) in a Cessna 152 and currently have 19.5 hours in the logbook (only 0.3 solo!). cant wait to get more solo hours, but the weather keeps getting in the way (too much breeze here in perth!). its really good to see someone go though this aswell, and by watching your videos ive picked up quite a few tips for my flying.
for me, the best lesson so far (apart from my solo) has been spin recovery! also loving trying to get that perfect landing (clocked 60 touch and go's, and 20 full stops so far).
Ive tried looking but cant find which airport your training at? could you give me the heads up, i am interested :)
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@ 12:14 PM, April 14
Back in February I watched the first 13 or so flights, got motivated, walked into one of my local flight schools, and am now 15 hours into my private. Thanks for a great video reminder of how this can all be done if you take the first step.
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@ 03:32 PM, April 14
I fly a challenger 2 and slips to a landing are a natural to loose altatude and good practice for crosswind control since you have to enter and exit the slip before landing while keeping your centerline
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@ 12:05 AM, April 15
Well done !
I have been following your progress,its great to see someone improve all the time.
Keep it up,it is well worth it.
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@ 07:02 AM, April 15
Brady,
It was great to meet you last week in IOLA. I thought you did a fine job with your crosswinds!! Just remember the three P's pitch, patience, and power through the round out, and you will maintain control of you aircraft. I look forward to seeing you at Sun N Fun!!
John Werner
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@ 11:48 AM, April 15
Erik: Glad to hear this blog inspired you to take that first step. That makes all the work that goes into this blog worth it! Sounds like you will also soon pass me in hours.
Peter: Thanks also for your comment. I'm training at KOSH in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (home of EAA AirVenture each summer).
I love reading everyone's comments. It helps knowing that other people face the exact same things I am. It's also helpful hearing other people's experiences and tips on ways to practice and get better.
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@ 10:30 AM, April 16
Like the wind there. Come to Oklahoma and play in the wind. We have CFI that worry about soloing anyone on a day with no wind, never been trained for it. I have been out in winds as high as 25 plus the other day we had 40 plus. It does take it out of you and man want a workout.
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@ 06:00 AM, April 17
Very nice.
I´m a solo too, and my plane is a Brasilian Bravo 700.You can see in www.aerobravo.com.br
Congratulations for your videos quality.
And sorry, my English is so bad.
Manoel Luiz
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@ 08:29 AM, April 17
Got my pilot training in Appleton and Oshkosh on crosswinds. Now based in Appalachian mountain airport in Elizabethton, TN. When the wind swirls over the ridge and down on to the runway, crosswind training is used to the maximum. Never want to forget that the go-around is a good friend also.
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@ 07:56 PM, April 17
G'day mate, I've just watched your two last video's back to back and you're doing really well!! I love crosswind landings to, nothing like a good challenge! There's no such thing as a perfect crosswind landing but you're were great!!
Hey good news from Down Under as well, I passed my flight test! Now have my cross country Nav's to do over the next month!
Keep it up though and I'm looking forward to the next series of videos!
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@ 10:34 PM, April 17
Brady, just discovered you video blog and watched the cross winds. I am 58 and started flying just over 2 years ago. Got my private certificate last May. I would like to have had your experience to view while I was learning. I have an interest in Sport Pilot thinking I might want to become a Sport Pilot CFI some day and share the joy of helping someone else learn to fly. Nor sure if it is doable this late in life but I just keep going up and building hours and experience and having fun. I plan on viewing your earlier videos as a review. Keep up the good work.
Fellow aviator,
John
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