Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude (MOCA) The lowest published altitude in effect between radio fixes on VOR airways, off-airway routes, or route segments which meets obstacle clearance requirements for the entire route segment and which assures acceptable navigational signal coverage only...
Microburst A small downburst with outbursts of damaging winds extending 2.5 miles or less. In spite of its small horizontal scale, an intense microburst could induce wind speeds as high as 150 knots.
"Safety is always the top priority, and continuing under those conditions was not an option. The team has determined that adjustments are needed, including adding additional line length and re-centering the load, to ensure everything remains stable and secure before...
Aero Linx: International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) ISASI was formed to promote air safety by the exchange of ideas, experiences and information about aircraft accident investigations, and to aid in the advancement of flight safety. The Society assists...
On His Third Circuit Of The Traffic Pattern, When Turning To The Downwind Leg, The Airplane “Steepened Its Bank And Nosed Down.” On December 17, 2025, at 1410 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Velocity V-Twin airplane, N22EU, was substantially...
There Were “No Abnormal Noises, Vibrations Or Power Deviations” Prior To The Loss Of Engine Power On September 01, 2025 about 1605 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS, N680LM, was substantially damaged when it was involved...
"The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026..." Source: A statement by an Air Force spokesperson as they prepare...
Maximum Authorized Altitude A published altitude representing the maximum usable altitude or flight level for an airspace structure or route segment. It is the highest altitude on a Federal airway, jet route, area navigation low or high route, or other...
Pilot Reported That The Accident Flight Was The First Flight Of The Recently Completed Amateur-Built Airplane On January 5, 2026, about 1545 central standard time, a Canard Aero LLC (Scalewings) SW-51 Mustang, N351MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved...
Aero Linx: WACO Historical Society With the help of the WACO Historical Society (founded in 1978) members and many generous donors and supporters, Historic WACO Field opened in 1997. The field consists of a 77 acre site and features a...