Objective:
To learn:
- how to maintain coordinated turns when drifting in wind
- how to maintain a desired track in headwinds and tailwinds
Motivation
Understanding how the wind affects your ability to turn the airplane on a desired track will improve your ability to maneuver the airplane at low levels. Furthermore, wind drift will cause illusions that can lead to potential dangerous situations. If you have a firm understanding of drift your low-level flying skills, such as in the circuit where ground tracks are important, will improve.
Lesson Outline:
- Your Personal Relationship with the Wind
- Airspeed Vs Ground Speed and the Associated Illusions
- Illusions During Turns caused by Drift