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China Certifies First Commercial Electric Plane

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The manufacturer says the plane, which is about the size of Cessna 182 but with a much longer 45-foot wing span will have a 90 minute endurance with a range of about 160 miles and a cruise speed of about 120 knots. According to its web site , the manufacturer says it has a 2778 pound maximum takeoff weight with a payload of about 680 pounds.

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Cessna SkyCourier receives type certification in the Philippines

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The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine turboprop capable of carrying three LD3 shipping containers with a maximum payload of 2,722 kilograms (6,000 lbs). “It will surely boost our business lines in tourism, agriculture and food, aviation, mobility and the construction industry across the archipelago.”

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Slovenia’s Gogetair Chooses Turboprop Power

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Cruise speeds for most powerful piston versions of the aircraft are in the 160-knot category, with range figures of around 1,100 nautical miles. Time between overhaul is projected to be 3,000 hours, so maintenance costs will also be lower than those of a conventional piston-engine light aircraft.

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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

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Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 215° at 30 knots? 187 knots 162 knots 165 knots Correct! What is ground effect? 1,300-foot increase.

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First Canadian Cessna SkyCourier Delivered

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In freighter configuration, the SkyCourier can accommodate three LD3 cargo containers with a payload of up to 6,000 pounds. The SkyCourier is equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 knots, and a 900 nautical-mile maximum range at long-range cruise speeds.

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Game Composites Introduces GB2 Stormbird For Aerial Firefighting

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The GB2 is engineered to carry up to 1,200 gallons of fire retardant and reach speeds exceeding 200 knots. Crafted from lightweight carbon fiber, the GB2 promises to deliver outstanding strength, speed, and payload capacity.

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Company Plans To Electrify Amphibs

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The company says that without the high energy demand of vertical takeoffs and landings in eVTOLs, the electric amphibs will offer greater range (up to 170 miles with a 30-mile reserve) with cruise speeds of up to 135 knots. The E Lake will go 110 miles and carry a payload of 550 pounds. It will have a 285-horsepower motor.

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