General Aviation Gross Weight Knot 
Pilot's Life Blog
JANUARY 5, 2025
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is one of the most iconic aircraft in general aviation. First introduced in 1955, the Cessna 172 quickly became a favorite among flight schools, private pilots, and aviation enthusiasts. Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
READ MORE: FlightSimCoach.com Available at Home and on Your Schedule To meet the DC-6B for the first time, I loaded onto the general aviation ramp at Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)—my home airport in-sim. I crossed over the fence on 4L at 120 knots, just a bit fast, bringing the throttles to idle.
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Airspeed Junkie
AUGUST 2, 2024
With a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds and a maximum gross weight that ensures stability, this aircraft is robust enough to handle a variety of flying conditions. However, the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 paved the way for its return, and production resumed in 1996.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
It’s as close to “evasive action” as you can get while flying a general aviation aircraft. The Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for your airplane will list V A , typically for maximum gross weight. Steep turns should be one of the most fun maneuvers pilots learn. Commercial Pilot ACS Skills Standards 1.
Air Facts
MAY 21, 2025
In this timeless piece, he reflects on the contrast between jet travel and flying his own airplanenot as a nostalgic look backward, but as a deeply personal evaluation of the utility and magic of general aviation. Its a reminder that even as technology evolves, the freedom of flight remains one of aviations most enduring gifts.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 3, 2024
We routinely taxi at 1200 rpm due to the low spray…[we] can cruise at 10 knots” in displacement mode, something a Goose can’t do. Early on a speed restriction of 130 knots was applied as a flutter issue. This was resolved on the kit version and led to cruising at 50% power and 120 knots, which proved to be the Gweduck’s sweet spot.
Plane and Pilot
DECEMBER 16, 2024
General aviation is driven by myriad forces. Flight Design rates the F2 with the same 16-knot demonstrated crosswind component as the previous CTs. Max Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs. Empty Weight: 840 lbs. Stall Speed, Flaps Down: 39 knots Takeoff Distance: 460 ft. Well see about that. Wing Area: 121.6
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