Aileron Gross Weight Thrust 
Pilot Institute
MARCH 29, 2024
Weight : The force gravity exerts on the aircraft. Thrust : The force generated by the engine that propels the aircraft forward. Pilots must counteract the additional drag with more thrust to maintain altitude. This is often the clean configuration at max gross weight. Gradually reduce thrust from cruise power.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. The wing’s dead-smooth surface plus the tight-fitting aileron and flap brackets plus aileron gap seals give the build a professional factory look (left). Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We
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