Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Out in the practice area, I did some of my favorite beyond-ACS but still normal category exercises—alternating steep turns with full aileron deflection, extended low speed flight, and Dutch rolls to 45-degree bank each way, again with full aileron deflection. Then the CFI gave me a few unusual attitudes, and all was well.

Approach 66

Approach Pitot Tube Aileron Instrument Landing System 66

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s also why the 20 gallons of fuel is carried in a robust tank behind the two seats.

Airplanes 95

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 95

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s also why the 20 gallons of fuel is carried in a robust tank behind the two seats.

Airplanes 89

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 89