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

Air Facts

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In those years, I never missed a trip as a commuter, never scratched the paint on one of our airplanes, never got an FAA violation, never injured a passenger, and never had a less than cordial conversation with the chief pilot. KMPO is an non-towered field as are several other places I fly to and from on an IFR flight plan.

Clearance 96

Clearance Airplanes Annual Inspection Pilot 96

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

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. Before you start checking for correct operation of the systems, you need to verify that the airplane is airworthy. Even in flight, these considerations are constantly evaluated.

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 73

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

.” It works on both airplanes. I get the same kick pouring on the coal and taking off in any airplane and feel just as good when I slick one on, or just as unsettled when I klunk one. So they are both airplanes. That’s why so many airline pilots are private pilots too and own airplanes. It’s in freedom.

Weather 75

Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75

iPad Pilot News

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The one side effect from this high level of performance is that it can cause pilots to develop a bit of complacency over time, especially if you don’t periodically inspect your device settings, preferences, app configuration, and system updates.

Pilot 59

Pilot Stability Annual Inspection Airplanes 59

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 9, 2024

The one side effect from this high level of performance is that it can cause pilots to develop a bit of complacency over time, especially if you don’t periodically inspect your device settings, preferences, app configuration and system updates.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Stability Pilot Annual Inspection 52