Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

How did any given airplane sell? In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. But successful? Not at all. Was it profitable for the company?

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

How did any given airplane sell? In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. But successful? Not at all. Was it profitable for the company?

Airplanes 96

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 96

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. The engine was idling, but the propeller is unrepairable, despite being able to propel the airplane back to the hangar. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.

Stability 84

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 84

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

He knows its history better than anyone and is responsible for performing the next annual inspection, thereby determining its fate. The engine was idling, but the propeller is unrepairable, despite being able to propel the airplane back to the hangar. Your first stop needs to be the mechanic who takes care of your bird.

Stability 52

Stability Annual Inspection Crosswind Runway 52