Annual Inspection Approach Knot 
Flying Magazine
JUNE 18, 2025
Published time to climb to 20,000 feet is 18 minutes, and cruise speeds are advertised to be 205 knots at 15,000 feet. Most A36 owners we talk with plan on 165 knots and 1,000 fpm climbs when lightly loaded. But as with any airplane, a good (and safe) landing begins with a stable approach that’s on speed.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 23, 2025
Staying within two miles of shore might have prevented the ditching, but this is one of those cases where the pilot really stacked the deck against a favorable outcome: no medical, no BFR, and the airplane’s last annual inspection had been nine years earlier. I finally spoke up and asked if we had a plan.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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. Airplanes in the LSA category have some performance limitations, so the RV-12 gets right to the 120-knot max cruise figure.
Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
Aside from its ramp appeal, pilots were intrigued with its high-flying pressurized cabin, 200-knot cruise speed, and impressive range. As one owner said, the thing looked like it was going 200 knots sitting on the ground. It’s a lesson in how any owner should approach upkeep. million in 2025 dollars.
Flying Magazine
JULY 15, 2025
Avionics are centered on a Garmin G1000 integrated flight deck with dual GNS 530W navigation units providing WAAS enabled GPS approaches. Two new RG-25XC batteries were installed in 2024, and annual inspections are current. Tip tanks expand range and useful load.
Plane and Pilot
AUGUST 2, 2025
He said that as he approached the airport, the reported weather indicated the wind was aligned with the runway. During the approach, he noted that the windsock showed a left crosswind, and he adjusted the approach using crosswind control correction for the left crosswind. The pilot reported being high and fast on final approach.
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. Airplanes in the LSA category have some performance limitations, so the RV-12 gets right to the 120-knot max cruise figure.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
Let's personalize your content