Plane and Pilot

APRIL 1, 2025

I turned crosswind and attempted to shallow the climb. This time, I pulled out some power as I transitioned to the crosswind leg. I closed my eyes and drank in a gulp of the cool air coming through the cockpit. I resisted pulling power back, knowing I needed to get to a safer altitude. I felt I was strapped into a runaway jet.

Runway 66

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Crosswind 66

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

Keeping with the American theme, Wichita, Kansas-produced Garmin G3X Touch instrument packages come standard for the front and rear cockpits. As I climbed into the aft pilots seat, I was immediately impressed by the minimalistic, clean cockpit and the fit. Max Gross Weight: 2,200 lbs. Empty Weight, Standard: 1,300 lbs.

Knot 111

Knot Airplanes Runway Rudder 111

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Cockpit and Avionics Sitting in the cockpit of a Cessna 172, one is immediately struck by the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that dominates the instrument panel. First introduced in 2005, this all-glass cockpit revolutionized the flying experience for pilots by providing a comprehensive and intuitive interface.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

NTSB ERA22LA169 describes a funny engine noise that prompted an earlier than planned turn to crosswind for an anticipated return to the airport. It is unlikely that an additional cockpit instrument, such as AOA, will provide any additional safety benefit in such stressed pilot situations. One checkout was at normal weight and c.g.

Gross Weight 98

Gross Weight Runway Airplanes Pilot 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Combining the Gweduck’s advanced hull with its counter-rotating propellers means differential power allows crosswind water taxiing impossible in floatplanes along with higher hull-in-water taxiing speeds. “We But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. A not so obvious advantage is taxiing.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

You might ask what happens with crosswind landings when you take away rudder authority. Flight Design rates the F2 with the same 16-knot demonstrated crosswind component as the previous CTs. In most ways, the cockpit is conventional, with twin center sticks and a prominent throttle lever on the center console. Wing Area: 121.6

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98