Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

With a gross weight of 1,700 lbs and an empty weight of 1,175 lbs, this particular Starduster has a useful load of 529 lbs. When paired with the 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360, the healthy power-to-weight ratio makes for spritely takeoff and climb performance. Lets put this into a different perspective.

Gross Weight 97

Gross Weight Altimeter Airplanes Cockpit 97

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Altimeter set. I closed my eyes and drank in a gulp of the cool air coming through the cockpit. Combining that with the higher gross weight, I had trained in an airplane that rendered a very different experience, not preparing me for the first flight in a much faster airplane. I set the speed at 1,400 rpm. Fuel pump on.

Runway 62

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Crosswind 62

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Keeping with the American theme, Wichita, Kansas-produced Garmin G3X Touch instrument packages come standard for the front and rear cockpits. As I climbed into the aft pilots seat, I was immediately impressed by the minimalistic, clean cockpit and the fit. Max Gross Weight: 2,200 lbs. Empty Weight, Standard: 1,300 lbs.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98