One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

These jets are most in need of a refresh, as the cabins on them are quite outdated. As part of the plan to reconfigure these jets, SWISS intends to introduce a single row of first class, featuring three(ish) seats — this includes two single seats at the windows, plus a double suite in the center.

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Center of Gravity Payload Jet Cargo 128

Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With a commercial pilot license, pilots can engage in a wide range of professional flying jobs, from corporate jet operations to aerial tours and crop-dusting. Tailwheel Endorsement A Tailwheel Endorsement is essential for pilots who wish to operate tailwheel aircraft, which have their main wheels located behind the center of gravity.

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Pilot Instrument Flight Rules Weather Center of Gravity 52

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. This leaves nitrous oxides from jet biofuels as the remaining but much diminished concern. The hydrogen demand curve is simple. What about contrails?

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This shifts the ailerons Center of Gravity (C.G.) This type of design is common in delta-winged aircraft such as fighter jets. UA232 was a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, a tri-jet. This makes the aileron more prone to flutter and can also induce buffeting. With enough mass added, the C.G.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 2, 2025

The only issue with the center of gravity is that the fuel tank is right where your butt is, right behind the seats. It takes up most of the Robins original large cargo area. It deployed a variety of aircraft, including helicopters, fixed-wing airplanes, jets, warbirds, and STOL aircraft.

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Rudder Pilot Airplanes Center of Gravity 78

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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