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Trivia rolls-over daily, at midnight, Mountain Standard Time
Question of the Day
In reference to the DECIDE model, identify means?
Advice of the Day
The AOPA recommends a ?three strikes? rule: If you commit three mental errors during the pre-flight or flight, realize you are not on your game and stay down, or work to land as soon as practical
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
Regulation of the Day
FAR 61.59: Falsification, reproduction, or alteration of applications, certificates, logbooks, reports, or reco
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-2180: The Pratt & Whitney R-2180 was the designations for two closely related radial engines developed in the United States by Pratt & Whitney
Mishap of the Day
DEN82DA125: The NTSB determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: Physical Impairment (other organic problem)