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Question of the Day
You have been issued an ATC IFR clearance that includes the words “as filed...” this is known as a/an:
Advice of the Day
"Chair fly" procedures on the ground until they are effortless in the airplane
System of the Day
Electrical System: The primary function of an aircraft electrical system is to generate, regulate, and distribute electrical power throughout the aircraft
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-1535 Twin Wasp Junior: The?Pratt & Whitney R-1535 Twin Wasp Junior?was an engine used in?American?aircraft?in the 1930s. The engine was first introduced in 1932 as a 14-cylinder version of the 9-cylinder R-985
Event of the Day
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Mishap of the Day
CEN13IA563
: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its weight and center-of-gravity limits and led to a loss of pitch control during takeoff, and the operator's failure to obtain required weight information and to ensure that the flight was properly loaded