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Latest Epic Certified

AV Web

“With a full fuel payload of 1,177 pounds and maximum cruise speed of 333 knots, the E1000 AX carries more and flies faster than any other single-engine turboprop,” the company said in a news release. Included in the new AX package are an automatic yaw damper, electronic brake hold and a radar altimeter.

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Solo, But Not Alone

Air Facts

I’d served as the legal advisor in targeting cells that put “warheads on foreheads” in Syria during the fight against ISIS—but we were always the “ground customers,” waiting for the right platform to deliver the payload. At 55 knots, I eased back on the stick. Yes,” came the reply. Loud and clear, Nick.” Throttle full open.

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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

Flight Training Central

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? Determine the pressure altitude at an airport that is 1,300 feet MSL with an altimeter setting of 29.6.