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NTSB Final Report: Piper PA-30

Flight Crew’s Improper Fuel Management, Which Resulted In The Airplane’s Right Engine Being Starved Of Fuel Analysis: The pilot, flight instructor, and a pilot-rated passenger had planned an instructional flight in the multiengine airplane to prepare the pilot for a...

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Classic Aero-TV: The B29 SuperFortress ‘Doc’ – History in Flight

From 2022 (YouTube Edition): Carrying the Legacy of The B-29 For Generations to Come We had a chance to chat with the Executive Director of B-29 Doc, Josh Wells, during their stop at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (08.01.25): Ultralight Vehicle

Ultralight Vehicle A single-occupant aeronautical vehicle operated for sport or recreational purposes which does not require FAA registration, an airworthiness certificate, or pilot certification. Operation of an ultralight vehicle in certain airspace requires authorization from ATC. (Refer to 14 CFR...

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Airborne 07.25.25: Avidyne Vantage 12, Is Fly-Inn An AeroBnB?, B25 Miss Mitchell

Also: Pratt & Whitney 747SP, Gratia Aero, Robinson/MagniX, Jack Pelton Part5 The Avidyne Vantage 12 is finally certified and will shortly be shipping out so that aging Cirrus airframes can get updated with big 12 inch screens, stunning synthetic vision...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (08.01.25)

“These new paint schemes reflect the passion and excitement of our pilots while maintaining the heritage and craftsmanship that make our aircraft unique. Signature Evo and Evolution X are the perfect combination of modern design and timeless adventure.” Source: Brad...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (08.01.25)

Aero Linx: The Vintage Flying Museum The Vintage Flying Museum is a unique “working” museum where visitors are able to see what it takes to “Keep ‘em Flying”. Most of the aircraft are airworthy and fly on a regular basis...

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NTSB Prelim: Faust 3

Wings Subsequently Struck The Water Before The Airplane Came To A Stop, Which Resulted In Substantial Damage On June 30, 2025, about 1200 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Faust 3, N5901V, sustained substantial damage when it was involved...

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Classic Aero-TV: I Feel I Can Fly-PLW Modelworks Birdly IITSEC16 FlightSim Demo

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): A Truly Unique Flying Experience… Most of us have dreamed of being able to fly like a bird. And while that’s not an option for most of us, unless you’re interested in a wingsuit, one company...

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NTSB Prelim: Vans RV-10

The Airplane Impacted The Ground While In A Steep Nose-Down Pitch Attitude On June 28, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Vans RV-10 airplane, N847CS, was substantially damaged during an accident near Capron, Illinois. The pilot and flight instructor...

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Classic Aero-TV: The Red Tail Project–Carrying the Torch of the Tuskegee Airmen

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Educational Organization Aims to Inspire by Sharing Tuskegee Story Founding leader Don Hinz summarized the Red Tail Project’s mission in simple, yet eloquent words: “Inspire youth and tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen all across...

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