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Question of the Day

Forecasted ceilings in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown in _____.




Advice of the Day

Trim for airspeed, not altitude



Airplane of the Day

Aircraft of the Day


Learn more: Airbus A380

Helicopter of the Day

Helicopter of the Day


Learn more: Bell AH-1 Cobra

System of the Day

Ignition Systems: The ignition system provides the spark to ignite the mixture in the cylinders



Aviator of the Day

Aviator of the Day

Wilbur Wright: Learn More!


Regulation of the Day

FAR 91.5: Pilot in command of aircraft requiring more than one required pilot



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-1340 Wasp: The?Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp?is an?aircraft engine?of the?reciprocating?type that was widely used in?American?aircraft?from the 1920s onward



Event of the Day

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Mishap of the Day