Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

We emphasized that a lightweight design with high durability for primitive airstrips and maximum throttle response for short field performance would be essential for this new propeller.

Density Altitude 100

Density Altitude Thrust Pilot General Aviation 100

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’m not Lindbergh… This trip was ambitious for me, but quite common in the general aviation community. I spent a few months researching aircraft performance and high altitude airport flying techniques. As altitude increases, air molecules spread out, resulting in less power and lift.

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52

Learn to Fly

JULY 11, 2024

Did you know that loss of control (LOC) is the number one root cause of fatalities in both general aviation (GA) and commercial aviation? This happens regardless of weight, bank angle, temperature, density altitude, or center of gravity. What can pilots do to prevent this?

Airfoil 40

Airfoil Center of Gravity Density Altitude Drag 40

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

It was 87° F, a density altitude of 7300 feet and we ended up with four people, 120 gallons plus baggage, and we got off in 2400 feet with naturally aspirated engines. Burke backed that up by saying the Gweduck has “excellent single-engine characteristics.” An amphibious [Cessna] 206 there had to discharge all but the pilot to get off.”

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80