Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

gph at standard cruise (2,100 rpm) Empty Weight: 708 lbs, basic weight (includes oil and trapped fuel) Gross Weight L-4H: 1,220 lbs Full Load Stall Speed: 37.5 The L-4’s firewall forward section is considered to be part of the fuselage assembly. gph at take-off (2,300 rpm), 4.27

Firewall 52

Firewall Gross Weight Horizontal Stabilizer Stability 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 86

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 76

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We Pricing You would have to ask. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32

Airplanes 61

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 61