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Question of the Day

What are the 2 turbine engine types that are classified as torque producing




Advice of the Day

Transitioning to glass cockpit from gauges? Consider liberal use of heading bugs to help you maintain flight parameters



Airplane of the Day

Aircraft of the Day


Learn more: Cessna AT-17 Bobcat

Helicopter of the Day

Helicopter of the Day


Learn more: Bell AH-1 Cobra

System of the Day

Icing Systems: Various icing systems are used on high performance or complex airplanes that not only operate in potential icing conditions, but have the capability to fight it



Aviator of the Day

Aviator of the Day

Wilbur Wright: Learn More!


Regulation of the Day

FAR 91.125: ATC light signals



Maneuver of the Day

Soft Field Takeoffs: Soft field takeoffs are used to obtain maximum performance when departing from a soft or rough runway surface



Emergency of the Day

Engine Failure: The total loss of power requires immediate actions which depend upon speed (life) and altitude (life insurance)



Powerplant of the Day

R-1860 Hornet B: The?Pratt & Whitney R-1860 Hornet B?was a relatively uncommon?aircraft engine. It was a development of?Pratt & Whitney's earlier?R-1690 Hornet?and was basically similar, but enlarged in capacity



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Mishap of the Day