In aviation, the term “short runway” in regard to GA aircraft is a relative term. A 3,800-foot runway might be considered short for a business jet (by its insurance carrier, at least) but ...

On my private pilot check ride, for instance, the examiner just asked me to knock out both maneuvers at once by flying a single, combined short/soft-field landing performed at a towered airport ...

Short Runway and Crazy Wind - New Zealand’s Most Challenging Flight. Posted: December 10, 2024 | Last updated: June 21, 2025. After a 17 hour non-stop flight from New York to Auckland, I ...