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 84

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 84

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

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. Flight Design can will the F2 with a GTN 650 in place of the 175, though Gutmann says hes also looking into using the Garmin GNX 375 GPS/transponder.

Rudder 83

Rudder Airplanes Aileron Crosswind 83