Remove Descent Remove NOTAMs Remove Payload
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We Fly: Epic E1000 AX

Flying Magazine

Full-fuel payload is a whopping 1,150 pounds, and max landing weight is 7,600. We experimented with varying descents from an emergency descent profile—from coming down at nearly 10,000 fpm to seeing if we could cure being high and fast on an arrival procedure. Once we canceled IFR, we spent some time hand-flying the AX.

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Running On Empty

AV Web

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

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Speak Like an #AvGeek: A Glossary For Enthusiasts

NYC Aviation

A continuous broadcast of weather, active runways, and other important information like NOTAMs (see below). Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. NOTAM – NOTice to AirMen. AOG – Aircraft On Ground.