“Ground reference maneuvers are intended to develop your understanding of how the wind influences your ground track. They develop your skill and confidence to a point where you can safely maneuver the airplane while flying at low altitude and making corrections for the effect of the wind. Ground reference maneuvers are a required part of the private pilot practical test and you will need these skills when operating in the airport traffic pattern.” –FirstFlight.com
For a more detailed explanation, check this out.
In these series of videos, my instructor is teaching me these important maneuvers.
