Gross Weight Knot Lift 
Flying Magazine
JUNE 10, 2025
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
AV Web
JULY 14, 2025
Bell Helicopter has been asked to build a flying prototype of a jet-powered VTOL that can hit speeds of up to 450 knots by DARPA as part of its Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) program. The new aircraft has tilting wings with engines and large propellers at the tips that allow for vertical takeoffs and landings.
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Plane and Pilot
MARCH 25, 2025
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.
Plane and Pilot
MARCH 7, 2025
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.
Aerotime
MAY 16, 2025
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.
Plane and Pilot
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
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.
Pilot Institute
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
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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