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Question of the Day
From which primary source should you obtain information regarding the weather expected to exist at your destination at your estimated time of arrival?
Advice of the Day
With EasyActivate and EasyClose, you have the ability to activate and close a flight plan through the Lockheed Martin Pilot Web Portal at: https://www.1800wxbrief.com/
System of the Day
Ignition Systems: The ignition system provides the spark to ignite the mixture in the cylinders
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-1690 Hornet: The?Pratt & Whitney R-1690 Hornet?was a widely used?aircraft engine. Developed by?Pratt & Whitney, 2,944 were produced from 1926 through 1942
Event of the Day
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Mishap of the Day
WPR20CA060: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot's poor preflight planning, during which he failed to verify the proper procedure to activate the runway lights; his inability to locate the airport without lighting; and the airplane's subsequent low-fuel state as he circled looking for the airport, which necessitated a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the nose landing gear separated.