Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in general aviation. First introduced in 1955, the Cessna 172 quickly became a favorite among flight schools, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. Weight and Load Weight is one of the primary factors affecting the Cessna 172s speed.

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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.

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Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

What NTSB Reports Say About Impossible Turns and Angle of Attack—Part 2: Analysis, Questions Raised, and Next Steps The current emphasis in general aviation (GA) safety is on visual angle of attack (AOA) indicators and impossible turns (return to the airport following engine failure). One checkout was at normal weight and c.g.

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Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 91% of fatal air accidents in general aviation (GA) back in 2005 were caused by a pilot’s loss of control of the aircraft, usually during approach and landing, or by flying into terrain. So is the Pilatus PC-24’s Advanced Cockpit Environment suite.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. After squeezing through the landing gear houses I settled into the right seat for our evaluation flights because frankly, this is a complex airplane with a complex cockpit. Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

General aviation is driven by myriad forces. In most ways, the cockpit is conventional, with twin center sticks and a prominent throttle lever on the center console. Max Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs. Empty Weight: 840 lbs. Then theres the sales and marketing footprint. Wing Area: 121.6 Length: 22.5 Height: 8.8

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