Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The ELSA is a different animal. Modest wing loading—10.4

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

MAY 3, 2025

So its been upgraded with a pair of Garmin G5 EFIS displays and a GTN 650 mated to a GTX 345 Mode S transponder. Nothing happens especially quicklyno hair-trigger responses hereplus they are positively trim stable in pitch, handle turbulence well considering their wing loading, and generally dont ask a lot of a pilot.

Approach 73

Approach Airplanes Stability Weight-Shift-Control 73

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. The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence.

Knot 98

Knot Cockpit Pilot Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In order to be flown by a sport pilot, the resulting airplane must still meet the current regulations—1,320 pounds maximum gross weight, 120 knots max cruise speed, for example—but how it gets there is up to the builder. The ELSA is a different animal. Modest wing loading—10.4

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98