altitude management

Traffic Pattern Nov 8, 2026

The Forward Slip, the Crossed Controls That Look Wrong and Work Perfectly, and the Altitude Management Skill Every Pilot Needs Before Final Gets Away from Them

Learn how to execute a forward slip correctly, why the aerodynamics work, and when this essential altitude management tool belongs in your skill set.

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Traffic Pattern Oct 29, 2026

The Forward Slip, the Nose-Offline Altitude Trick, and the Flap Warning in Your POH That Takes It Away When You Need It Most

Master the forward slip - how it works, when POH flap restrictions apply, and why it's a critical tool for short-field and emergency approaches.

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Traffic Pattern Sep 24, 2026

The Forward Slip to Landing, the Cross-Control Technique That Scrubs Altitude on Final, and the Three Mistakes That Keep Showing Up on Checkrides

The forward slip is the cross-control technique that scrubs excess altitude on final approach without increasing airspeed - here's how to do it right.

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