Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 30, 2024
With a gross weight of 1,700 lbs and an empty weight of 1,175 lbs, this particular Starduster has a useful load of 529 lbs. When paired with the 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360, the healthy power-to-weight ratio makes for spritely takeoff and climb performance. Lets put this into a different perspective.
Plane and Pilot
APRIL 1, 2025
I closed my eyes and drank in a gulp of the cool air coming through the cockpit. Combining that with the higher gross weight, I had trained in an airplane that rendered a very different experience, not preparing me for the first flight in a much faster airplane. The dream is real. Lessons learned?
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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.
Airspeed Junkie
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Effective cockpit armor was another significant advancement, enhancing pilot protection during combat. The aircraft’s empty weight is 9,023 pounds, while its gross weight reaches 15,413 pounds. This feature allowed Hellcat pilots to operate confidently under the demanding conditions of carrier operations.
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.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Its forgiving flight characteristics, such as its stable stall behavior and straightforward controls, allow new pilots to gain confidence in the cockpit. Weight and Load Weight is one of the primary factors affecting the Cessna 172s speed.
Vintage Aviation News
JANUARY 6, 2025
The production model P-67 was also intended to be fitted with a pressurized cockpit, a novel concept for WWII fighters, and with an armament of six 37mm M4 cannons installed in the wings inboard of the engines, but these were not installed on the prototype. However, the overall performance was still underwhelming.
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