Airplanes Cargo Center of Gravity 
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Or how do modern airplanes reduce dangerous effects like aileron flutter or adverse yaw? Unstable aircraft designs are better suited for high-maneuverability aircraft like aerobatic stunt airplanes or military fighters. This shifts the ailerons Center of Gravity (C.G.) With enough mass added, the C.G.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 2, 2025
I had never heard of a Pierre Robin R2160 before, and why should I have known about an obscure GA airplane that only has eight (10, actually, but more on that later) examples in the U.S.? Second Time Around Smith has owned some cool and unusual airplanes, including a Wilga, a Wren 460, and a Wing Derringer, to name a few.
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Flying Magazine
MAY 3, 2024
A self-flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone for the cargo logistics industry has obtained a first-of-its-kind approval, according to its manufacturer. MightyFly says the approval, obtained in March, is the first for a large, self-flying cargo eVTOL in the U.S.
Plane and Pilot
JULY 16, 2024
The written exam, known as the PAR (private pilot airplane) or PPL written, is a multiple-choice timed knowledge test. The written test is taken at a computer testing center and requires an endorsement from a CFI stating the student is ready to take the test. Airplanes have a weight limit, and limitations on where weight is placed.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Once the route and cruising altitude have been decided, the dispatcher will focus on the aircraft’s payload, including the passengers’ weight, luggage, and cargo. You must also manage where to load specific cargo to maintain the center of gravity limitations. You will then focus on fuel requirements.
Airspeed Junkie
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Holding a Private Pilot Certificate grants individuals the freedom to fly single-engine airplanes under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), making it a popular choice for aviation enthusiasts. Additionally, commercial pilots engaged in cargo operations often earn higher pay and benefits compared to those flying passenger services.
Vintage Aviation News
AUGUST 22, 2024
From Saigon, my crew and I routinely hauled critical cargo all over South Vietnam. Photo via USAF Archives During preflight, I noticed the ground crew spreading hay and straw on the cargo bay’s floor. Our massive passenger was bellowing loudly, accompanied by a cacophony of hooves stomping on the cargo bay’s metal floor.
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