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Pilot, Know Thyself: Discovering What It Means to Be Painfully Average

Flying Magazine

I took off from Runway 34L at 169,800 pounds gross weight, rotated at 1.8 degrees per second, and lifted off at a pitch attitude of 6.5 minutes, covered 1,722 nm at an average ground speed of 511 knots, and burned 22,200 pounds of jet-A. On a typical flight I taxi at a maximum of 21 knots, rotate at 1.9

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Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight

Aerotime

Horizon Aircraft More about the Cavorite X7 Capable of carrying out stage lengths of up to 500 miles (800km) while cruising at a speed of up to 250 knots (450 km/h), the Cavorite X7 can carry payloads up to 680kg (1500 lbs) if operating in vertical flight mode.

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Game On!

Plane and Pilot

The Texas winds were gusting anywhere from 15-25 knots, and like other aerobatic airplanes, the canopy can be easily blown off. After a few seconds, Ill lift the tail and then add full power. As soon as the tail was up, I added full power and accelerated to 80 knots and rotated with the tiniest bit of back pressure. Sounds good.

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Light Sport Aircraft or MOSAIC LSA?

Plane and Pilot

To many pilots that means a Cessna 172 Skyhawk or larger, implying at least 2,400 pounds of gross weight with four seats and moderate performance. The FAA proposed 250 knots, and I know of no designs in the LSA/MOSAIC space that can cruise at such a velocity. Clean stall speed will rise from 45 knots to 54 knots or more.

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This Incredible Plane: Transavia PL-12 Airtruk

Plane and Pilot

This whole assemblage of shapes, surfaces, and protuberances cruises at a little less than 100 knots. The Airtruk can lift nearly 200 gallons (or 2,000 pounds) of dry chemicals all day long and land on rough outback strips very near the job site. As you might expect, the landing gear is quite sturdy and draggy. Photo: Warner Bros.

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How to Make Perfect Steep Turns (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

A smaller bank angle will result in more lift, while an increased bank angle will reduce the lift. As an aircraft banks, lift is divided into horizontal and vertical components. The horizontal component of lift causes the aircraft to turn. Combining both components of lift, the total lift required increases.

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How to Master Slow Flight (Step-By-Step)

Pilot Institute

Lift : The aerodynamic force generated due to airflow over the wings. Weight : The force gravity exerts on the aircraft. The aircraft’s deceleration reduces the airflow over the wings, which reduces lift. When the lift force is less than the force of gravity, the aircraft descends. Why does this happen?

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