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Bering Air Cessna Caravan departed overweight before fatal accident: NTSB

Aerotime

Summary According to Bering Airs load manifest for flight 445, the baggage and cargo weighed about 709 lbs before it departed from Unalakleet Airport, with a gross take-off weight of 9,865 lbs (4,475kg).

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Textron Delivers Special-Mission King Air To Peruvian Air

AV Web

The CHW “special missions” version of the King Air has an expanded cargo door and is optimized for expanded gross-weight operations. He said, “The King Air 360CHW delivered to the Peruvian Air Force for aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) can also execute troop and cargo transport, command and control and many other missions.

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This Incredible Plane: Transavia PL-12 Airtruk

Plane and Pilot

The latest version of the line, the Skyfarmer T-400, featured the mighty Lycoming 8-cylinder 400 hp IO-720 engine as well as several design and safety improvements, and increased gross weight. A PL-12 U (for utility) variant was adapted for air ambulance, surveying, and general passenger and cargo transport.

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Grounded Dreams: Westland Westminster

Vintage Aviation News

90 never came to fruition, Westland continued its pursuit of large cargo helicopters, driven by the need to modernize helicopter technology for both civilian and military use. The formidable heavy-lift helicopter had an empty weight of 21,245 pounds and a gross weight of 33,000 pounds, keeping up to its name.

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Exploring Aircraft Performance: How Fast Is a Cessna 172 Skyhawk?

Pilot's Life Blog

Weight and Load Weight is one of the primary factors affecting the Cessna 172s speed. The aircrafts maximum gross weight is typically around 2,450 pounds, and exceeding this weight can significantly affect both safety and performance.

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Using the Flights tab in ForeFlight—pro tips

iPad Pilot News

Maximum fuel is a great option: it will show the most fuel you can take without going over max gross weight, given the people and cargo you entered in the Payload section. Under the Fuel section of a flight, tap the Fuel Policy line to see different options.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

Airspeed Junkie

Key Takeaways The Boeing 777, a versatile twin-engine aircraft, has been pivotal in long-haul travel and is known for its capacity to efficiently transport both passengers and cargo. Its ability to carry both passengers and cargo efficiently has made it a favorite among airlines and passengers alike.

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