Cockpit Gross Weight Knot 
Flying Magazine
JUNE 10, 2025
I took off from Runway 34L at 169,800 pounds gross weight, rotated at 1.8 minutes, covered 1,722 nm at an average ground speed of 511 knots, and burned 22,200 pounds of jet-A. Below 500 feet I got a bit slow, momentarily down to 147 knots, versus a reference speed of 144 and target of 152. What changed?
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 25, 2025
Keeping with the American theme, Wichita, Kansas-produced Garmin G3X Touch instrument packages come standard for the front and rear cockpits. As I climbed into the aft pilots seat, I was immediately impressed by the minimalistic, clean cockpit and the fit. Before I knew it we had already hit 120 knots. Wing Area: 121.5
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Plane and Pilot
JULY 24, 2025
The new regulation, first proposed in 2023, will reform the light sport aircraft (LSA) category by replacing current weight-based limitations with a performance-based standard. With a gross weight of 1,653 pounds and a stall speed of 51 knots, the aircraft fits well within the new specification of the rule changes.
Flying Magazine
JULY 28, 2025
The new regulation, first proposed in 2023, will reform the light sport aircraft (LSA) category by replacing current weight-based limitations with a performance-based standard. With a gross weight of 1,653 pounds and a stall speed of 51 knots, the aircraft fits well within the new specification of the rule changes.
Flying Magazine
MAY 17, 2025
Flight Planning A pilot encountered 32-35 knot headwinds at cruise. Arithmetic skills sometimes atrophy in the cockpit. It might be challenging to detect a weakened electrical system from the cockpit, stressing that it is important to monitor all the gauges. Fifteen minutes later, the engine failed.
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
Its forgiving flight characteristics, such as its stable stall behavior and straightforward controls, allow new pilots to gain confidence in the cockpit. Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk has a maximum speed of around 140 knots (161 mph).
Air Facts
JULY 9, 2025
Should I treat every VFR hop like I’m departing into low IMC with a 10,000-foot density altitude at max gross weight? Do I have to be within ±1 knot and ±10 feet on every approach? But viewing every flight as a math problem tends to keep your head inside the cockpit—and it drains some of the fun.
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