GauzeGuy
Pre-takeoff checklist
Hello all,
First post here, though I've posted a bit over on studentpilot.com
I'm a PPL student, flying a Cessna 172. The hours I have put in a growing to be quite a bit more than I'd like, with landing issues being the main problem. I feel like I've finally been able to get most of it down, though crosswinds pose the biggest challenge at this point.
Ironically, I tend to do better with a stronger, direct crosswind, rather than a smaller crosswind component. My big issue with the mild crosswinds is over controlling -- hence why the stronger crosswinds have typically worked better for me. I get the whole "wing to the wind, rudder to the runway" bit, but trying to make that happen on final has been problematic.
In doing a search through the forum, it seems that flying 5' or 10' above the runway while maintaining the center line is the most recommended fix for the issue. Other than that, any other recommendations that might help me through this issue?
First post here, though I've posted a bit over on studentpilot.com
I'm a PPL student, flying a Cessna 172. The hours I have put in a growing to be quite a bit more than I'd like, with landing issues being the main problem. I feel like I've finally been able to get most of it down, though crosswinds pose the biggest challenge at this point.
Ironically, I tend to do better with a stronger, direct crosswind, rather than a smaller crosswind component. My big issue with the mild crosswinds is over controlling -- hence why the stronger crosswinds have typically worked better for me. I get the whole "wing to the wind, rudder to the runway" bit, but trying to make that happen on final has been problematic.
In doing a search through the forum, it seems that flying 5' or 10' above the runway while maintaining the center line is the most recommended fix for the issue. Other than that, any other recommendations that might help me through this issue?