Center of Gravity Firewall Gross Weight 
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
Most of these models were successfuleven if the fish-mouthed, T-tailed Turbo Lance was not an aesthetic home runbut the center of gravity of the Piper line is right here: A capable, modestly powered airplane that, even in today’s economy, is fairly affordablealso accommodating of pilots who would like to fly more but cant.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. A long wheelbase and reasonably firm gear offset the Gweduck’s high center of gravity to make an easy-handling taildragger.
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