Never Run It Dry
Keeping track of the time/speed/distance equation is only part of fuel management
Keeping track of the time/speed/distance equation is only part of fuel management
Eclipse 500 Engine(s) make/model: Pratt & Whitney PW610F Thrust (lbs.): 900 (2) Fuel type: Jet A Max ramp weight (lbs.): 6034 Gross weight (lbs.): 6000 Useful load–std. (lbs.): 2220 Usable fuel–std. (gals.): 254 Payload–full fuel (lbs.): 537 Wingspan: 37 ft. 5 in. Overall length: 33 ft. 1 in. Height (ft.): 11 Seating capacity: 6 Cabin […]
A brief review, some reminiscence and a broad-stroke celebration of Light-Sport Aircraft
Learning to fly is about discipline, desire and skills’not age
General-aviation piston engines are simpler and more reliable than other power plants…most of the time
The Lindbergh Foundation was created in 1977 to carry on the spirit of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh by providing grants to projects that foster new and environmentally friendly technology.