Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Mike Benson, the Director of Business Development at Conair, said the companys legacy fleet of birddog aircraft are reaching the end of their lifespans given the demanding conditions in which they operate on a continuous basis, including turbulence, heat, smoke and fluctuating elevations.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

Full-fuel payload is a whopping 1,150 pounds, and max landing weight is 7,600. We consider that reassuring when the weather becomes turbulent. 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.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. When flying a small plane, staying within the appropriate altitude ensures better control and a more comfortable experience, especially in turbulent weather. Flying at high altitudes is a cornerstone of commercial aviation.

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AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

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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NYC Aviation

JUNE 17, 2020

Jettison – the procedure used to discard fuel or other payload items and is often employed during both civilian and military emergencies. It warns pilots of a too high or too low descent path. Turbulence – Momentary, erratic changes in altitude or attitude.

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