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Question of the Day
"SFL" means ______ and is also commonly known as ______.
Advice of the Day
Where practical, begin all clearing turns to the left to avoid potentially turning into an aircraft overtaking you to the right (as per right of way rules)
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
PT-6: The?Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6?is a?turboprop?aircraft engine?produced by?Pratt & Whitney Canada
Event of the Day
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Mishap of the Day
ERA20CA139: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The airplane hydroplaning while landing on a wet runway, which degraded its braking capability and resulted in a runway overrun onto grass and mud and the nose landing gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to land the airplane until it was near the runway midpoint due to fog over the approach end of the runway.