Gross Weight Rudder Weather 
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.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 3, 2025
Depressions in the vertical stabilizer and rudder, as well as stabilator skins and ailerons, all help increase panel stiffness while allowing less under-skin structure. I think twice of all the times we’ve flown, we’ve woken up and said, you know what, the weather’s not working out, let’s just drive it, he says.
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Flying Magazine
JUNE 30, 2025
Given that gross weight for the NX is 2,300 pounds and the standard empty weight in base configuration is 1,216 pounds, CubCrafters achieved its goal. While the NXCub can carry a big load, it can only do so if loaded carefully because the weight and balance envelope has an unusual shape. That got our attention.
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 spent the rest of the approach keeping my concentration outside the airplane while making small trim and rudder adjustments.
Air Facts
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The instructor wrote, “As far as my proficiency with the existing weather conditions, I was comfortable, current, and proficient. When power was added, there were brief pitch oscillations before the plane departed the left side of the runway, as if P-factor and lack of right rudder input were present.
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. Several incidents involving the Cessna 172 have been documented, typically attributed to pilot error, adverse weather conditions, or mechanical issues.
Pilot Institute
MAY 4, 2024
Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. Aircraft Weight and Limitations An aircraft’s weight affects inertia and stopping distance. The POH lists landing distances for specific gross weights. Performing short field landings requires careful consideration.
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