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Question of the Day
Why are MAA's shown at certain intersections?
Advice of the Day
Save old sectional chart legends. They can be used as reference when reading unfamiliar symbols on the chart.
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-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
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