The Last Spin
Why do experienced and inexperienced pilots alike fall victim to this all-too-common traffic-pattern accident?
Why do experienced and inexperienced pilots alike fall victim to this all-too-common traffic-pattern accident?
Bendix/King, Garmin, Chelton? At first glance, they all seem so different, but are they really? It turns out they have a lot in common.
Piper Tomahawk N2459G Base price: $17,000 Engine make/model: Lycoming O-235 Horsepower: 112 hp@2600 RPM TBO hrs.: 2600 Propeller type: Sensenich, fixed pitch Seats: 2 Max takeoff weight (lbs): 1670 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1128 Useful load (lbs.): 542 Payload (lbs.): 362 Max usable fuel (gals.): 30 Min fuel grade: 100 LL Wingspan: 34 ft. Overall […]
2004 Socata Trinidad GT-N203AB Base/used Price: $419,000 Engine make/model: Lycoming IO-540-CAD5D Horsepower@rpm@altitude: 250@2575@SL Horsepower for takeoff: 250 TBO hrs.: 2000 Fuel type: 100/100LL Propeller type/diameter: Hartzell 2-blade, CS Landing gear type: Tri/Retr. Max ramp weight (lbs.): 3080 Gross weight (lbs.): 3080 Landing weight (lbs.): 3080 Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1911 Useful load, std. (lbs.): 653 […]
The brainchild of an Italian designer, this classic airplane exudes a rare combination of style and substance
The NAA is leveling the playing field for pilots who would like to set national records
Using average weights for calculations may not keep the aircraft within safe limits
If you’re dreaming of learning to fly someday, stop stalling and start now