Flying Magazine

JUNE 3, 2025

Also known as the CX300, it is designed for a pilot to fly as many as five passengers or 1,250 pounds of cargo and can be configured for either. The models cruise speed of about 150 knots, demonstrated range of 336 nm, and charge time of less than one hour make it suited for regional trips with minimal downtime.

Air Traffic Control 115

Air Traffic Control Airplanes Lift Runway 115

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

If you add only the given weights (usually weights are defined for pilot, passengers, fuel, and cargo), the total will be far too low and your answer won’t make sense. Make sure to bring an E6B flight computer into your exam in case you need to calculate density altitude or find a temperature conversion.

Density Altitude 81

Density Altitude Pilot Center of Gravity VOR 81

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Increasing The Aircraft Speed Small, light, and low-powered aircraft such as the Cessna 172 have a relatively narrow operational speed range ranging from 40 knots up to about 160 knots. Commercial airliners fly at speeds above 300 knots but also need to be controllable at speeds below 150 knots.

Aileron 90

Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90