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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.
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
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
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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