Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To cope with these challenges, airline glass flight decks contain a vertical navigation function (VNAV) that keeps the autopilot, and the crew, on the right path to arrive at the final approach fix, or downwind leg, at speed and on altitude. My trusty strutless Cardinal loves to descend and builds up speed quickly.

Descent 55

Descent Approach Final Approach Turbulence 55

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

A look at the DC-3 flight deck. After landing, we taxied to the gate, boarded 28 passengers and our flight attendant and taxied out for takeoff. Since we were now at our maximum gross weight, a full power takeoff was mandatory. Oblivious of the red flags, we departed Vichy for St.

Gross Weight 89

Gross Weight Airplanes Flight Deck Runway 89

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Zero Fuel Weight : 219,460 kg Take-off Weight : 328,425 kg Fuel in Tanks : 109,625 kg There were 15 crew, three pilots and twelve cabin crew. Then 383 passengers boarded for the flight, making for a total of 398 people on board. On the flight deck, an instructor pilot sat in the right seat and was Pilot Flying for the first leg.

Tail 82

Tail V Speed Knot Runway 82

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Flight Design rates the F2 with the same 16-knot demonstrated crosswind component as the previous CTs. Otherwise, the F2s flight deck layout is generally straightforward. FLIGHT DESIGN CT F2 Price, Fully Equipped: $241,915 Wingspan: 34 ft. Max Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs. Empty Weight: 840 lbs.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98