Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Maximum Gross Weight: 1,587 lbs. Empty Weight, Standard: 959 lbs. The jaunty vertical fin and rudder enhance the fuselage lines, fitted with a fixed trim tab and aft position light. All of Tecnam’s production is built-to-fill orders. Tecnam P-Mentor Price, Fully Equipped: $385,000 Wingspan: 29.5 Wing Area: 128.1

Knot 71

Knot Airplanes Rudder Gross Weight 71

Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When power was added, there were brief pitch oscillations before the plane departed the left side of the runway, as if P-factor and lack of right rudder input were present. In my old flying club, two checkouts in the Cessna 210 were required because of different handling qualities with gross weight.

Runway 98

Runway Gross Weight Airplanes Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2024

Common mistakes include neglecting clearing turns, delaying stall recovery, and misusing the rudder. This is often the clean configuration at max gross weight. As you increase the throttle, anticipate the need to add more right rudder. Keep an eye on the turn coordinator and nudge the rudder in the direction it indicates.

Lift 52

Lift Rudder Drag AGL 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you learned in a four-seater, chances are most of your flying was with only two people on board, with a nice cushion below max gross weight and with a mid- or forward CG. Turn 90 degrees, either way, using some aileron and keeping the plane reasonably coordinated with the rudder.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Aileron Runway Pilot 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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps.

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 rudder hardly calls attention to itself outside of having plenty of authority. A nuance, perhaps.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 76

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Smaller aircraft may only have short field landing distances for maximum gross weight. These stick and rudder skills will help you with crosswind landings.

Weight-Shift-Control 52

Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Descent 52