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NTSB Final Report: Curtiss Wright P-40E

Witnesses Reported That They Heard A Loss Of Engine Power Analysis: Witnesses reported that the airplane departed from runway 35 after a successful runup. During the initial climb, multiple witnesses reported that they heard a loss of engine power and...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.25)

"After exiting, I had a vague recollection of what just happened…and a much clearer view of how quickly hypoxia can sneak up. Sign-ups for PROTE are open each day of AirVenture and at many events year-round. It’s an eye-opening (and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.29.25): Radio Magnetic Indicator

Radio Magnetic Indicator An aircraft navigational instrument coupled with a gyro compass or similar compass that indicates the direction of a selected NAVAID and indicates bearing with respect to the heading of the aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.25)

“This collaboration ensures enduring access to the aviation community's most trusted behavioral guidance. Florida Tech’s commitment to science, innovation, and industry leadership makes them an ideal steward for these essential documents. We are truly grateful.” Source: Michael Baum, founder and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.30.25): Primary Radar

Primary Radar A radar system in which a minute portion of a radio pulse transmitted from a site is reflected by an object and then received back at that site for processing and display at an air traffic control facility.

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OSH25 Day Four Redux: Spirit SE-1!, H55 eFlyer, King Schools

Also: Centauri Aircraft Valkyrie, Meet the Admin, Night Airshow, Pelton Intv'w When we laid eyes on this critter, we fell in love… and then we learned the amazing story of this “Oshkosh Surprise” and were even more impressed… Less than...

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Airborne 07.21.25: Nighthawk!, Hartzell Expands, Deltahawk 350HP!

Also: New Lakeland Fly-in!, Gleim's DPE, MOSAIC! Nearly three-quarters of a century in the making, EAA is excited about the future… especially with the potential of a MOSAIC announcement within days or even sooner… At the same time, EAA has...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.26.25): Downburst

Downburst A strong downdraft which induces an outburst of damaging winds on or near the ground. Damaging winds, either straight or curved, are highly divergent. The sizes of downbursts vary from 1/2 mile or less to more than 10 miles....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (07.26.25)

Aero Linx: Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) The Air Charter Safety Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Founded in 2008, our mission is to lead and support the advancement of the highest aviation safety standards. By sharing information, resources and...

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Classic Aero-TV: The Bizarre Universe of Klyde Morris Cartoons

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Putting the ANT in Antihero A Beech Starship speeds along at altitude. “Deflectors on!” a voice from within the aircraft cries. “Look! Over there!” the voice continues, “A droid battle star. I’ll bet they’ve detected us!”...

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