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Trivia rolls-over daily, at midnight, Mountain Standard Time
Question of the Day
An excellent rule is to allow at least ____ to 24 hours between "bottle and throttle," depending on the amount of alcoholic beverage consumed
Advice of the Day
Organize flight materials (maps, approaches, etc.) sequentially, prior to flight.
System of the Day
Fuel System: The fuel system is designed to provide an uninterrupted flow of clean fuel from the fuel tanks to the engine
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
Event of the Day
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Mishap of the Day
WPR20CA087: The NTSB 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.