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Question of the Day
When departing from an airport not served by a control tower, the issuance of a clearance containing a void time indicates that…
Advice of the Day
When changing frequencies, put the newly assigned frequency in the standby position and then switch, this way you can easily return to the previous frequency if unable to raise ATC.
System of the Day
Gyroscopic Systems: Flight without reference to a visible horizon can be safely accomplished by the use of gyroscopic instrument systems
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-985 Wasp Junior: The?Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior?is a series of nine-cylinder, air-cooled,?radial?aircraft engines?built by the?Pratt & Whitney?Aircraft Company from the 1930s to the 1950s
Event of the Day
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