Why is u2 so hard to fly?
When at altitude the U-2 is a lot of work also. The thin air at 70,000 feet along with its lightweight frame has earned it a reputation of being very difficult to fly. The difference in speed between going too fast and stalling the U-2 is only 13 mph.
How much horsepower does a private jet have?
1 Megawatt equals 1341 horsepower. For an aircraft like a Boeing 777 with two GE 90-115B engines each engine produces roughly 23 Megawatt of power during cruise flight with a fully loaded aircraft. This is 30.843 horsepower.
How far can a 777 Glide?
Being of a similar weight and size to the A330, the 777’s glide ratio is probably in this ballpark. This means that for every kilometer fallen, the 777 will travel 15 kilometers forward. So if at an altitude of 40,000 feet, or roughly 12 kilometers, you’ll glide for up to 180 km.
How much does a microlight weigh?
472.5 kg for a two-seat landplane equipped with an airframe mounted total recovery parachute system A microlight must also have a stalling speed at the maximum weight authorised not exceeding 35 knots calibrated speed. Whatever their size or shape all microlights are designed to be fun to fly and inexpensive to operate.
What is a microlight aeroplane?
The legal definition of a Microlight recognised around the world is more detailed: A microlight aeroplane is one designed to carry not more than two persons which has a Maximum Total Weight Authorised (MTWA) not exceeding: 300 kg for a single seat landplane.
Can You Fly a microlight in controlled air?
But nearly all microlights, do actually fly in controlled airspace, all you do is file a flight plan with the nearest ATC and get the required permission to enter and fly. Basically with the right qualifications and equipment, you can just hop into your microlight and fly as much, as and when you please.
What is it like to be a microlight pilot?
It also means you have more time to make decisions than GA pilots flying at higher speeds. Microlights are surprisingly economical. From Popham airfield in Hampshire where we at Airbourne Aviation flying school are based, you can get to the very west coast or very east coast on just one tank of fuel.