Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

The Weather Vane It mostly comes from the vertical stabilizer (fin) and the sides of the fuselage behind the center of gravity. To help you understand this, imagine a weather vane with the CG as the pivot. Lesser weight only contributes to better performance, like increased payload capacity and improved fuel efficiency.

Tail

Flying Magazine

APRIL 29, 2025

According to the company, Garmin Pilot Web offers an “expansive set of free features for all pilots, including at-a-glance flight planning with high-resolution maps and charts, airport information, [and] weather and aeronautical data overlays for an information rich experience.”

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Types of Coverage Understand liability, hull, and payload insurance and what each covers. There is also the ever-changing threat of the weather. Not surprisingly, inclement weather causes nearly a quarter of all drone crashes. Payload Insurance Payload insurance essentially covers anything attached or carried by a drone.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

If conditions (weather, enemy fire, target opportunities, etc.) “We had flown so many patrols looking for enemy subs, aircraft and ships with practically no positive results that the promise of a positive engagement with them was a tremendous boost in our morale! The planes did see combat, however.

Horizontal Stabilizer

iPad Pilot News

APRIL 3, 2025

Theres a lot of information here, but its well organized: youll see your list of flights on the left, a row of buttons along the top to access the Navlog and Weather Briefings, and the main data entry screen just below that. In the Payload section, the only field that really matters for flight plan purposes is the Person count.

Flight Plan

Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

How to Choose the Best Drone Under 250 Grams Key Factors to Consider Arguably, the most important feature of a drone today is its camera, or payload. Weather, wind, and your flight style will also play a huge factor in how long your batteries last. Always check with your local aviation authority before flying internationally.

Stability

Flying Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

Whether flying as a charter, corporate transport, or private hauler, the Chieftain has long been admired for its payload capacity, respectable cruise speeds, and roomy cabin. A full fuel payload of 1,210 pounds gives it strong versatility for balancing passengers, baggage, and range. Avionics are current and capable.

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One Mile at a Time

JANUARY 5, 2025

The island being in the middle of the ocean means that weather conditions can rapidly change, and on top of that, winds can be really strong. However, due to strong wind shear plus the short runway, that ultimately didnt end up being the case, at least without a major payload restriction. How do you book these Saint Helena flights?

Wind Shear

Professional Pilot

APRIL 3, 2025

Daher Aircraft acquired the Kodiak product line in 2019 and has invested millions of dollars to evolve these go-anywhere aircraft renowned for their STOL (short takeoff and landing) capabilities in remote and challenging environments, rugged durability and payload capacity.

Altimeter

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

They include 3 AW169s for EMS duty in the UK, 4 AW139s that will go to LifeFlight Australia, where they will serve EMS, SAR, and LE missions, and 2 all-weather AW189s ordered by Alaska’s North Slope Borough for EMS and SAR in the Arctic Circle. Internal payload of 2800 lb is planned. First flight is planned for Q4 2025 or Q1 2026.

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Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying faster, higher, or carrying more payload, this rating is your ticket. Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi, GFC 700 autopilot, auto-feathering, TAWS, ADS-B, XM weather, and full IFR certification. Performance Boost : Twins offer higher speeds, greater range, and the ability to carry more payload.

Checkride

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors. Key Takeaways Heavy-lift UAVs can now carry payloads up to 498 lbs. Payload capacities of 11 lbs (5 kg) to 44 lbs (20 kg) are typically suitable for carrying professional cameras, small packages, or surveying equipment.

Payload

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. When flying a small plane, staying within the appropriate altitude ensures better control and a more comfortable experience, especially in turbulent weather.

Weight-Shift-Control

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Another example is weather minimums. A part 121 or 135 crew cannot legally initiate an approach if the weather is below minimums. Part 135 only applies to aircraft with 30 or fewer seats or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, including commercial helicopter operations (other than external loading (i.e.,

Federal Aviation Regulations

Flying Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

The IFR panel features Aspen Avionics Evolution 1500 instrumentation with an EFD 1000 Pro, EFD 500 MFD, Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS/nav/com, GNS 430 GPS/nav/com, GMA 340 audio panel, WX1000 Stormscope, weather radar, autopilot, and transponder.

Transponder

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 24, 2025

Army request for a tactical airlifter capable of transporting troops and cargo into unprepared, rugged terrain—ideally with a payload comparable to that of the CH-47 Chinook. Poor weather and visual navigation led the aircraft into a mountain at 12,999 feet, killing all four crew members.

Center of Gravity

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

IP55 weather resistance for tough environments. With support for a wide variety of payloads like LiDAR, IRi, and optical gas imaging, this drone is ready for everything from mapping to inspections. Payloads: Visual, IR, LiDAR, Multispectral. Max Flight Time: 1045 minutes (depending on payload). lbs / 15 lbs.

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The Aviationist

MAY 26, 2025

Looking more like a killer than a speedster, the large twin-engine jet built to sweep skies clear of enemy MiGs and deliver large payloads of bombs would also record many firsts. In […] The post Fantastic Phantom: the Records set by the McDonnell Douglas F-4 appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Air Electro

JULY 30, 2025

UAVs are used for: Surveillance Precision strikes Electronic warfare Damage assessment Supply delivery Search and rescue Target marking Decoy missions While much attention is given to sensors, AI, and payloads, the less-glamorous MIL-SPEC connectors are quietly powering the most important functions of modern drones.

Payload

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

Anyone contemplating buying one should be ready to pay what we consider to be substantial maintenance bills, with the reward being fast cruise speeds above the weather in pressurized comfort and with reasonable payload. For more simplicity, there’s also the unpressurized Matrix.

Knot

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A). livery pack available for purchase from the MSFS marketplace.

Flight Deck

Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

The certification indicates that a pilot understands how to navigate the skies between airspaces, weather, airports, and other questionable areas. They provide lessons on flight rules, weather, charts, and safety, along with practice tests, instructional videos, and exam strategies. Why Attend a Drone Pilot Ground School?

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Flying Magazine

JULY 29, 2025

The Matrice 30T is versatile, portable, and has an industry-best payload with optics for any mission. With an IP55 rating, the M30T withstands adverse weather conditions and operates in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 50°C. The laser rangefinder measures distances from 3 m to 1200 m with an accuracy of ±(0.2m+D×0.15%).

Stability

Pilot Institute

JULY 30, 2025

With technology for aerial surveillance, thermal imaging, and even increased payload capacity, drones are increasingly becoming an essential tool in any firefighter’s arsenal. As payload capacity and swarm technology increase in modern drones, firefighters on the ground and in the air can stay further away from the flames.

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Simple Flying

MAY 20, 2024

Well, that depends on a multitude of factors, including aircraft's empty weight, carried payload, efficiency of the engines, flight path, and weather conditions. So, how much fuel does an airliner consume during flight?

Jet

Simple Flying

JUNE 21, 2024

The Grumman A-6 was designed as an all-weather attack aircraft to fulfill the requirements of the Bureau of Aeronautics to replace the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The low-altitude aircraft was known for its speed, agility, and payload capacity. Simple Flying lists the notable features of the A-6E Intruder.

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AV Web

JANUARY 8, 2025

It wasnt until I started flying professionally that I needed to balance realistic fuel planning with payload and just a dash of bargain hunting. Obviously, the number one priority when preflight planning is a safe fuel load, but being able to extract a useful payload out of the aircraft is part of why we play the game.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

N-Flight Planning will optimise flight routes by factoring in payload, aircraft performance, weather conditions, and air traffic constraints to reduce flight time, fuel consumption and costs. Navigation+ will give Hong Kong Air Cargo access to up-to-date aeronautical navigation data for both global and regional coverage.

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

With civilian and military customers seeking more payload capacity, the fuselage was widened to 144 inches for five-abreast seating, but Boeing’s main rival in the airline industry, Douglas Aircraft, promised six-abreast seating for their upcoming DC-8 jetliner which was to have a fuselage width of 147 in.

Weather

Professional Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

” Key benefits of the InSight Display System for Hawker 800/A/B/XP operators include: Increased payload and efficiency: Provides an additional 250+ lbs. ” Key benefits of the InSight Display System for Hawker 800/A/B/XP operators include: Increased payload and efficiency: Provides an additional 250+ lbs.

Payload

AV Web

JANUARY 15, 2025

Capable of automatic takeoff, the 79-foot-wingspan MQ-9B can fly as long as 40 hours in all weather conditions and incorporates a Lynx multi-modal radar and infrared imaging sensor. Payload capacity with its nine external hard points is 4,751 pounds enough for a full complement of 250- and 500-pound bombs.

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Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Throw in occasional maintenance issues, weather issues, unplanned obstacles (think people on the ground who have a front-row seat to your field), and other one-offs, and you can see that your typical day may not be so typical. (For Therefore, your chemical payload will be anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 pounds.)

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World Airline News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Natilus’s regional cargo aircraft, KONA, is capable of navigating extreme weather conditions and landing on short, gravel runways in the Arctic North. Natilus’s BWB aircraft unlocks improved aviation economics by reducing fuel consumption by 30% while increasing payload capability by 40%. Learn more at natilus.co.

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Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Here are a few reasons why private jets are faster: Reduced payload: Light private aircraft are smaller to accommodate fewer travelers per flight. The higher altitudes also allow private jets to bypass air traffic and pass over various weather conditions, avoiding delays and increasing efficiency.

Drag

Professional Pilot

MARCH 6, 2025

For VIP and executive transport, parapublic, EMS, SAR, and energy services, it will carry 9 pax, up to 6000-lb payload, 1000 nm at 270 kt cruise. It can carry up to 882 lb of payload. The Albatross V400 heavy-lift air cargo eVTOL or hybrid-electric aircraft has a max payload of 220 lb. Payload is 900 lb.

Lift

Professional Pilot

APRIL 12, 2024

We believe the H225 is the perfect choice for JCG’s critical missions for law enforcement, as well as coastal and island protection, given its versatility in all weather conditions. We are committed to fully supporting its existing fleet, as well as its upcoming deliveries, ensuring high availability for its operations.”

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 2, 2025

Initially, Operation Bolo was to commence on January 1, 1967, but due to bad weather, the mission was pushed back to January 2. William Momyer, commander of the Seventh Air Force, who gave his approval to what became known as Operation Bolo, named for a Filipino machete that doubles as a close-quarters weapon.

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