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Robinson Helicopters launches new R88, company’s first new aircraft in 15 years

Aerotime

The R88 will become the largest aircraft Robinson has designed to date, with a capacity for eight main cabin seats, two cockpit seats, and a payload capacity of up to 1,800 lbs (816kg) with full fuel. It will also feature approximately 275 cubic feet (7.8m) of cabin volume. hours of flight hours.

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How to File an IFR Flight Plan in ForeFlight: A Comprehensive Guide

iPad Pilot News

In the Payload section, the only field that really matters for flight plan purposes is the Person count. Depending on your ForeFlight subscription level, you may also have access to advanced fuel, payload, and takeoff/landing distance calculators, but entering data here is not needed for filing purposes.

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Universal Avionics InSight Display System Upgrade Available for Hawker 800XP

Professional Pilot

.” Key benefits of the InSight Display System for Hawker 800/A/B/XP operators include: Increased payload and efficiency: Provides an additional 250+ lbs.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707

Vintage Aviation News

With civilian and military customers seeking more payload capacity, the fuselage was widened to 144 inches for five-abreast seating, but Boeing’s main rival in the airline industry, Douglas Aircraft, promised six-abreast seating for their upcoming DC-8 jetliner which was to have a fuselage width of 147 in.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

I also departed with the minimum amount of fuel I was comfortable with (airlines use this strategy to increase performance and/or increase payload capacity). It’s technically an IFR procedure, but can be used by any pilot to assure clearance from obstacles. Our family of four packed less than 50 pounds of luggage.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

EDCT – Expected Departure Clearance Time. Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. The runway release time assigned to an aircraft operating in traffic management programs.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

I’d also like to see just a little more room between the panel and seat—or maybe just allow the seat to move back a little more for slightly greater yoke clearance. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32 These are natural suggestions for an airplane moving from prototype to kit, and the folks at Composite Creations have it at the top of their list.