Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

Altimeter set. Feet on rudder pedals. 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. Pitch trim neutral. Fuel pump on. Throttle all the way in.

Runway 62

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Crosswind 62

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Although I havent spent much time around GB1s (except for drooling over them while they are on display and flying at airshows) I am always taken aback by how much larger the airplane appears to be in personparticularly, the tall, sweeping rudder that curves down to a sharp point with just enough ground clearance. Max Gross Weight: 2,200 lbs.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. The control yoke and rudder pedals offer precise control, contributing to the ease of flying.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight. These stick and rudder skills will help you with crosswind landings.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Proper rudder use is required to counter adverse yaw to maintain coordinated flight. The Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for your airplane will list V A , typically for maximum gross weight. Apply the necessary rudder to maintain coordinated flight. Adverse yaw is most apparent during the entry and exit of steep turns.

Lift 52

Lift Aileron Drag Pilot 52