Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2024

To the Firewall (Power) Quick and smooth power application is also required to minimize altitude loss during stall recovery. While takeoff flaps improve performance, they also add unwanted drag. Furthermore, you must immediately remove one notch of the flaps to reduce the wing’s drag.

Stability 52

Stability Horizontal Stabilizer Airplanes Lift 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Its even better here, with generous hip- and legroom between the convex doors and the structural center console that runs from the firewall through the cabin to the baggage bulkhead. You do have to remember that its a slick airplane with a fixed-pitch prop, so you dont have much more drag to play with besides flaps.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98