AV Web

MARCH 20, 2025

The report stated that the plane’s estimated gross weight at departure was approximately 9,865 pounds, which exceeded the maximum allowed takeoff weight for flights in areas with forecasted icing conditions by about 1,058 pounds. Approximately three minutes later, the autopilot disengaged when the airspeed was 99 knots.

Gross Weight

Flying Magazine

JULY 22, 2025

Epic has just released the most recent iteration of the airplane, the E1000 AX, with a major avionics upgrade including Garmin’s G1000 NXi suite and upped the useful load to an advertised (on its website) 2,860 pounds—gross weight 8,000, max ramp weight 8,035. We consider that reassuring when the weather becomes turbulent.

Rudder

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Maximum Speed The maximum speed of a Cessna 172 is approximately 140 knots, or about 160 miles per hour. This speed is achieved under optimal conditions, with a light load and calm weather. Cruise Speed In terms of cruise speed, a typical Cessna 172 flies at around 120 knots (approximately 138 miles per hour).

Knot

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

However, I am always aware that VA hovers somewhere near 100 knots, and VB may be even less, both depending on gross weight. High to Low, Look Out Below Lets consider the possibility that descending through the weather and traffic towards solid ground presents an increased midair collision hazard. Image: Shutterstock.

Descent

Flying Magazine

JULY 15, 2025

Celebrating six decades of Bonanza heritage, N575W combines a Tornado Alley turbocharged IO-550 engine with tip tanks and a gross weight increase to deliver exceptional climb and cruise performance in all conditions. Located in Canton, Ohio, this Bonanza has 2,129 hours on the airframe with just 57 hours since major engine overhaul.

Gross Weight

Air Facts

JULY 9, 2025

I once went on a flight without checking the weather. Should I treat every VFR hop like I’m departing into low IMC with a 10,000-foot density altitude at max gross weight? Do I have to be within ±1 knot and ±10 feet on every approach? I do weight and balance calculations when appropriate. That’s not the point.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

I set the weather in-sim to realistic winds and clouds for early spring in the Northeast and timed my departure from KBOS to allow for a near-sunset arrival at the start of the Hudson River SFRA. I crossed over the fence on 4L at 120 knots, just a bit fast, bringing the throttles to idle.

Flight Deck