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Airborne 09.05.25: Deltahawk SR20 Report, Aircraft Tampering, Joby LD Flts

Also: Sikorsky-CAL FIRE Collab, Big WestJet Order, Southwest Fined, AA's 1000th Mainline Aircraft The folks at Deltahawk took us up on an invitation to join us at the Midwest Aviation Expo in Mt. Vernon Illinois... where Jim Campbell conducted a...

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NTSB Final Report: Short Bros SD3-60

The Captain Reported That He Did Not Verify That The Gear Was Down Analysis: The first officer, seated in the left seat for the purpose of nose wheel steering familiarization, and the captain, seated in the right seat, reported that...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (09.05.25): Resume Normal Speed

Resume Normal Speed Used by ATC to advise a pilot to resume an aircraft's normal operating speed. It is issued to terminate a speed adjustment where no published speed restrictions apply. It does not delete speed restrictions in published procedures...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (09.05.25)

Aero Linx: Stearman Restorers Association The Stearman Restorers Association is an independent “Not for Profit” 501C-3 Corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safe flying of Stearman Aircraft through the education of both members and the public. We are passionate...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.05.25)

"Southwest Airlines took a pivotal step towards advancing aviation safety and security by becoming the first major air carrier to begin deploying secondary flight deck barriers following the 2018 Congressional mandate. I urge other airlines to follow Southwest’s example and...

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Classic Aero-TV: Cruisin The Superfortress – ANN Rides Along

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): Sit Back, Relax, and Let’s Go Flying With “FIFI”… Our ANN video crew took the opportunity at EAA AirVenture 2016 to capture a lot of video of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) B-29 named “FIFI”. Our...

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EMAS Systems Stop 2 Aircraft In Separate Incidents

Overruns Halted Safely In Chicago and Boca Raton Two EMAS – Engineered Materials Arresting Systems – were instrumental in stopping aircraft during runway overruns at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Illinois, and at Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) in Florida on...

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NTSB Prelim: Marshall Allen L RV6A

He Reduced The Throttle Control About ¼ Inches, Heard A “Slight Pop,” And The Engine Lost Power On August 19, 2025, at 1640 central daylight time, a Vans RV-6A airplane, N692AC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (09.04.25): VFR Not Recommended

VFR Not Recommended An advisory provided by a flight service station to a pilot during a preflight or inflight weather briefing that flight under visual flight rules is not recommended. To be given when the current and/or forecast weather conditions...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.04.25)

"We are pleased to have reached this first milestone in our restructuring process, which will support normal operations as we take decisive action to ensure that Spirit continues delivering the best value in the sky for years to come." Source:...

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