Flying Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

A self-flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone for the cargo logistics industry has obtained a first-of-its-kind approval, according to its manufacturer. MightyFly says the approval, obtained in March, is the first for a large, self-flying cargo eVTOL in the U.S.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 23, 2024

The useful parts of advanced air mobility — autonomous flight and digital air traffic control — will enable cargo and then passenger flights with even lower operational costs. Gaseous hydrogen is far too low energy density by volume to provide any range.

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Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo. You must also manage where to load specific cargo to maintain the center of gravity limitations. You will then focus on fuel requirements.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

Center of Gravity Graphs and Tables Weight and balance questions are a test of a pilot’s ability to load their aircraft correctly. If you add only the given weights (usually weights are defined for pilot, passengers, fuel, and cargo), the total will be far too low and your answer won’t make sense.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 22, 2024

From Saigon, my crew and I routinely hauled critical cargo all over South Vietnam. Photo via USAF Archives During preflight, I noticed the ground crew spreading hay and straw on the cargo bay’s floor. Our massive passenger was bellowing loudly, accompanied by a cacophony of hooves stomping on the cargo bay’s metal floor.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

As a SWISS spokesperson explains, “this different weight development is leading to a shift in the center of gravity in aircraft,” and making the plane nose heavy. While economy cabins keep getting lighter, first class cabins keep getting heavier. As a result, SWISS will need to install a roughly 1.5

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