Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 18, 2025

Additionally, the interior and paint were done in 2001/2002 and still show like new, To make an already quick and efficient airplane even more slippery, a previous owner has installed a number of drag-reduction modifications. These include a new nose bowl and dorsal fin/tail root fairings from Lasar Speed Mods.

Transponder 98

Transponder Airplanes Drag Knot 98

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 2, 2024

Another interesting model is the 172RG Cutlass RG, which features retractable landing gear and a more powerful Lycoming O-360-F1A6 engine, offering a cruise speed of 140 knots. For instance, Knots 2U offers a Cessna 172 Cowl / Body Fairing Kit that improves aerodynamics and can increase cruise speed by 3-4 mph.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Flight Design rates the F2 with the same 16-knot demonstrated crosswind component as the previous CTs. In all new F2s, youll be facing a full Garmin G3X Touch EFIS, supported by a two-axis autopilot, G5 backup EFIS, transponder, com radio, audio panel and, in the demo airplane I flew, a Garmin GPS 175 IFR-approved navigator.

Rudder 98

Rudder Airplanes Aileron Crosswind 98