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Trivia rolls-over daily, at midnight, Mountain Standard Time
Question of the Day
We are flying on a Jet route FL210 and have requested a lower altitude of FL190. ATC has advised that they are “unable” to assign us this lower altitude level. What would be the most likely reason for this?
Advice of the Day
Taking a tour of an air traffic control facility will give you a better understanding of your local airspace.
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
Regulation of the Day
FAR 91.19: Carriage of narcotic drugs, marihuana, and depressant or stimulant drugs or substances
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
PT-6: The Pratt & Whitney PT6 is a turboprop aircraft engine produced by Pratt & Whitney Canada
Mishap of the Day
MIA01LA034: The NNTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi operations at night