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Question of the Day


What are some possible causes of hypoxia?




Advice of the Day


Though uncommon, it is possible that a pen may leak at higher pressure altitudes for a variety of reasons (i.e., prior damage). Always carry a spare.



Airplane of the Day


Aircraft of the Day


Learn more: B&F Fk14 Polaris

Helicopter of the Day


Helicopter of the Day


Learn more: Sikorski CH-53

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



Aviator of the Day


Aviator of the Day

Wilbur Wright: Learn More!


Regulation of the Day


FAR 91.179: IFR cruising altitude or flight level



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



Event of the Day


Coming Soon

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