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. This can greatly impact landing performance and obstacle clearance.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

Airplanes 79

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 79

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Given the need to preserve noggin-to-wing-spar clearance, its a smart but necessary solution. Max Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs. Empty Weight: 840 lbs. You do have to remember that its a slick airplane with a fixed-pitch prop, so you dont have much more drag to play with besides flaps. Wing Area: 121.6 Length: 22.5

Rudder 98

Rudder Airplanes Aileron Crosswind 98