Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

The written exam, known as the PAR (private pilot airplane) or PPL written, is a multiple-choice timed knowledge test. The written test is taken at a computer testing center and requires an endorsement from a CFI stating the student is ready to take the test. Airplanes have a weight limit, and limitations on where weight is placed.

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Density Altitude Pilot Center of Gravity VOR 79

Flying Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

2: What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller? Density altitude does not affect propeller efficiency. You should expect to see questions that show you understand what happens when you change an aircraft’s balance, stability, and center of gravity. visual observer C.

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Weight-Shift-Control Air Traffic Control Aeronautical Decision-Making Density Altitude 114

Learn to Fly

JULY 11, 2024

An airplane will, however, always stall at the same angle of attack, called the critical angle of attack. This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. Additionally, these devices can give a visual rendering of the energy management state of the airplane.

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Airfoil Center of Gravity Density Altitude Drag 40

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Since then, the team has advanced the airplane into a kit, one made out of carbon fiber and incorporating more than 1400 hours of the prototype’s operation. But now they are, and as no other Experimental—or certified airplane for that matter—can do what the Gweduck can, it’s time to take a good look at the program.

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