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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.10.26): Cleared For The Option

Cleared For The Option ATC authorization for an aircraft to make a touch?and?go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go, or full stop landing at the discretion of the pilot. It is normally used in training so that an instructor...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.10.26)

“Hurricane Hunter aircraft are one of NOAA’s most important tools for protecting Americans along the coast during hurricane season, particularly in my home state of Texas. The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization bill will ensure NOAA has the modern fleet and...

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NTSB Final Report: Admore International Jets LLC AIRCAM

Uncommanded Movement Of The Left Propeller Into Reverse During Approach For Undetermined Reasons Analysis: The pilot proceeded toward the destination airport in the experimental, amateur-built, twinengine airplane that was equipped with a customized propeller pitch control system consisting of a...

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NTSB Final Report: TL Ultralight Sting RG

Pilot Reported That Although The Fuel Quantity Indicator Displayed About 25% Remaining, The Airplane Had Run Out Of Fuel Analysis: The pilot reported that he departed for a local area flight with the fuel quantity indicator displaying about 50% (about...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.08.26)

"A career can be a long one, exposures accumulate. Based on knowledge of radiation exposure, we have concern that these exposures could be associated with increased risk for cancer or perhaps other problems." Source: Committee chairman Jonathan Samet, professor of...

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NTSB Final Report: Aerosport Ltd Ikarus C42e

At The Apex Of The Climbing Left Turn, The Airspeed Decreased And He Lowered The Nose To Regain Airspeed Analysis: The pilot reported that during a personal flight at dusk, he descended to get a closer look at the sunset...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.08.26): Close Parallel Runways

Close Parallel Runways Two parallel runways whose extended centerlines are separated by less than 4,300 feet and at least 3000 feet (750 feet for SOIA operations) for which ATC is authorized to conduct simultaneous independent approach operations. PRM and simultaneous...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (07.08.26)

Aero Linx: General Chuck Yeager General Chuck Yeager is one of the greatest aviators that ever lived. His commitment to service, duty, love of his country, his flag are evident in all that he did during active duty and beyond....

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 07.07.26: Carbon Cub ULT!, IFR Dynon, Build A Hummel

Also: MOSAIC Visionaries To Gather, Rotax Bulletin, SimVenture, Mont Blanc Wingsuit Record CubCrafters has introduced the Carbon Cub ULT, a turbine-powered evolution of its Carbon Cub UL platform. The aircraft blends lightweight sport aviation simplicity with modern turboprop capability and...

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Airborne 07.09.26: Bizarre CFI Suicide, C-5M Drug Transport, Rhinebeck Defends

Also: Guppy Won’t Make Oshkosh, Santa Monica Propeller Service, Lake County Airport Closed, Navy Suspends Search Authorities in Argentina are continuing to investigate the fatal accident in which a flight instructor “fell” from a training aircraft, leaving his 22-year-old student...

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