Polish off your skills on the two most exhilarating aspects of flying—takeoffs and landings. This video goes in depth to explore the different types of takeoffs and landings and the factors that affect their outcome. In-flight footage puts you in the cockpit for a pilot’s eye view of the different techniques and methods for smooth, safe operation. More than just crosswind techniques, this program thoroughly covers slips, crabs, no-flap landings, emergencies, and recoveries from not-so-great approaches and bounces. The section on maximum performance takeoffs and landings will show you how to safely operate from soft or short fields. State-of-the-art 3D graphics give insight into performance characteristics and help to reinforce key topics. This video will help you maintain your takeoff and landing proficiency—great for students, instructors, and experienced pilots alike. (51 min.)
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For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
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June 3, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great video! Almost like being in the cockpit! The hour spent watching it should be loggable flight time! That 172 had cameras everywhere so you get to see what happens during every stage of the take-off/landing maneuvers. Scenes shot from the ground give you an outstanding perspective of the techniques involved during crosswind landings and show how to avoid common mistakes.
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Definitely worth every penny. I would recommend this video to all my fellow student pilots.
Rafael U. Irizarry, San Juan, PR (SIG)(TJIG)
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May 13, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 31, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Received it quickly, good service.
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Was having some problems getting landings down, especially in crosswinds. My instructor recommended this video, saying it may help me visualize better how ... and it did.
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February 24, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 13, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 18, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Priced too high.
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November 27, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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November 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Plays.
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I hoped for a better coverage of the material. There was one graphic of glide sloap that was pretty good. Beyond that topics were rushed over.
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November 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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helpful and informative video for a student pilot working toward certification. Landing focus is especially helpful.
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August 5, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good-quality video presentation on the topic.
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If you already have the complete DVD set that came with the Sporty's Private Pilot course, this DVD is redundant.
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June 9, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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May 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very easy to understand instruction.
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Can't think of any.
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Keep up the good work.
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March 28, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 26, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 25, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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January 24, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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January 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 17, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 12, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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December 11, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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As complete coverage of the subject that I think you can get without actually flying.