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Trivia rolls-over daily, at midnight, Mountain Standard Time
Question of the Day
Where can a pilot find information on Published VFR Routes? (VFR Flyways, VFR Corridors, Class B Airspace VFR Transition Routes, Terminal Area VFR Routes)
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
Induction Systems: The induction system brings in air from the outside, mixes it with fuel, and delivers the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder where combustion occurs
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-1830 Twin Wasp: The Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp is an American aircraft engine widely used in the 1930s and 1940s