Flying Magazine
JULY 17, 2025
READ MORE: New Organization Aims to Expand Backcountry Aviation Access Among the modifications and improvements to the straight-tail Cessna: Leading edge STOL kit: For improved lift and short takeoff/landing capability Wing extensions: To increase gross weight and useful load Reinforced firewall and composite cowling Heavy-duty nosewheel fork: Built (..)
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in.
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Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight. Even though the CFI immediately firewalled the throttle, a wingtip hit the ground and ended the flight. The airplanes will float, especially when landing with partial flaps and extra speed.
AV Web
JULY 1, 2025
Before anything else, these are single-engine, unpressurized two-seat lightweights with a max gross weight of 1320 pounds. Check that against the max gross of a Piper Malibu at roughly 4300 pounds, or a Beech A36 Bonanza at around 3650 pounds or a Cessna 150 at 1600 pounds gross. Same for gliders.
Vintage Aviation News
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
gph at standard cruise (2,100 rpm) Empty Weight: 708 lbs, basic weight (includes oil and trapped fuel) Gross Weight L-4H: 1,220 lbs Full Load Stall Speed: 37.5 The L-4’s firewall forward section is considered to be part of the fuselage assembly. gph at take-off (2,300 rpm), 4.27
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. Pretty much the only metal parts are the landing gear legs, stainless firewalls, engine mounts, engines and hardware. Precisely what the single-engine ceiling is, the team can’t say. “We Pricing You would have to ask. lb/sq ft Power loading 10.32
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