#non-towered

New Post has been published on https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/02/22/traffic-patterns-part-6-wind/

Traffic Patterns Part 6: Wind

Wind can have a large effect on the traffic pattern, especially when it comes to the base and final leg. You should familiarize yourself with the current wind at the airport before takeoff and when preparing to enter the pattern. Remember that the wind report you get from an automated station is ...

New Post has been published on https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/02/18/traffic-patterns-part-4-handling-traffic/

Traffic Patterns Part 4: Handling Traffic

Other airplanes are the reason that we have a traffic pattern. If there were no other airplanes you could fly to the runway any way you want without worrying about a collision. This post digs into handling busy traffic situations so you will be confident next time the pattern fills up around...

New Post has been published on https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/02/16/traffic-pattern-departure/

Traffic Patterns Part 3: Departure

You might think that departing from the pattern at a non-towered airport is simple, and it usually is. However, there is a standard way to do it that is safer than the alternatives. First, if you aren’t sure about how the traffic pattern works, please read Traffic Pattern Basics and...

New Post has been published on https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/02/14/traffic-pattern-entry/

Traffic Patterns Part 2: Entry

There is a lot of debate around how to enter the traffic pattern at a non-towered field. A lot of experienced pilots make very good arguments for alternate ways of entering the pattern. However, I am going to simplify this for you and recommend the most standard way to enter the pattern. It is i...

New Post has been published on https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/02/10/landing-challenge-clearview-airpark/

Landing Challenge: Clearview Airpark

Location: Westminster, MD Identifier: 2W2 Runway: 14 Weather: Calm Aircraft: Cessna 172 Difficulty: Easy X-Plane 11 Save:Challenge01_2w2_dwnd FSX:SE Saves:challenge01_2w2_downwind challenge01_2w2_downwind challenge01_2w2_downwind Use the provided save file for your sim to start on...