Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. Some general aviation singles come with winterization kits that are especially effective at keeping the oil and cylinder head temperatures in the green band.

Ceiling 105

Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 105

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. Some general aviation singles come with winterization kits that are especially effective at keeping the oil and cylinder head temperatures in the green band.

Ceiling 98

Ceiling Airplanes Weather Density Altitude 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

As for outright performance, the Gweduck “will hold altitude on one engine.” Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We We just fly the thing around at 1000 feet, so the ceiling, we don’t know. Sealed mil-spec connectors are used on all engine compartment wiring due to so much water about.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80