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.
Plane and Pilot
APRIL 23, 2025
Feeling that gentle nudge of acceleration as you retract the gear during climb-out feels great, as does knowing youve got none of that drag slowing you down and increasing fuel burnin cruise. Additionally, its equipped with a GTX 345 transponder that provides ADS-B in and out functionality.
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Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 2, 2024
ADS-B Out options include installing a Mode S/ES transponder with WAAS GPS, while ADS-B In capabilities can be achieved through permanent UAT installations or portable receivers. Modifications and Upgrades The relevance and efficiency of the Cessna 172 has been maintained through timely modifications and upgrades.
Vintage Aviation News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The accident highlighted certain drawbacks of the newly designed prototype, which included the excess transonic drag being higher than anticipated. The excess drag limited the aircraft to a subsonic speed of Mach 0.98, with a ceiling of 48,000 ft, which was far below the requirements of the interceptor design. with drop tanks.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 2, 2024
It was likely chosen as the lead for its Rebecca airborne transceiver, which connected to the Eureka ground transponder carried by the pathfinders. In Cherbourg, the four American Douglases and Pegasus were joined by Aero Legend’s C-47 Drag ’Em Oot and the A-26 Invader Million Airess. That evening, the pilots prepared to launch.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 16, 2024
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. You’ll note a change in drag with final flaps accompanied by a mild pitch change.
Photographic Logbook
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Though renowned for its maneuverability, the Triplane struggled to pull away from the Camel, fighting against the fundamental drag of its triple tiered wings. The year was 2024, but those aerial knights piloted steeds whose original designs first emerged from draftsmen's tables over a century earlier.
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