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Approachable Excellence

Plane and Pilot

At least the Cherokee gave the pilot a better view of the runway from the patternno wing in the wayand lacked the high-wing Cessnas pitch change with flap deployment. There were 23 runway loss of control (RLOC) events. We found six runway overrun accidents. I got 17 years of service out of a prop they said was unairworthy.

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What Are Common Part 107 Test Questions?

Flying Magazine

You should expect to see questions that show you understand what happens when you change an aircraft’s balance, stability, and center of gravity. gross weight is reduced. Example question No. CG is shifted rearward to the aft CG limit. airplane is subjected to maneuvers other than straight-and-level flight.

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Navigating ForeFlight Subscriptions: Which Plan is Right for Your Needs

iPad Pilot News

The weight and balance tool calculates gross weight and center of gravity for a wide range of airplanes. Sophisticated takeoff and landing calculations are also available, so you can “run the math” before every flight—including temperature, runway slope, and wind.

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We Fly: Aviat Husky

Flying Magazine

Its shortcoming was a meager useful load for its 1,800-pound gross weight. and focused on improving the Husky, including upping the gross weight. The A-1C was certificated in 2007 with both 180 and 200 hp engines and a gross weight of 2,200 pounds, which later became 2,250 pounds. Sales grew.