Flying Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

General aviation operations would similarly be impacted. Aiming Higher Flight 7 marked the debut of Starships Block 2 variant, which features larger propellant tanks, greater payload capacity, and upgraded flaps and heat shield compared to the previous iteration.

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Payload NOTAMs Drag Lift 115

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I smiled and started to brag about being part of the Tetris generation, but then I realized she probably said that to every pilot who flew supplies in. A long line of general aviation birds waited their turn to unload. Standing on the ramp at Rutherford County Airport in rural North Carolina, I was far from alone.

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Airplanes Drag Cargo Payload 98

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

Developments in aircraft design and engine technology have allowed us to fly farther, faster, and carry more payload. Application of Newton’s Third Law in Aviation When we talk about airplanes, we focus primarily on two forces: Lift (how the aircraft stays aloft). This has only been possible by understanding the laws of physics.

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Torque Lift Thrust Aileron 52

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Maintenance room is generally very good. Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80