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NTSB Prelim: Holtaway Robert F Velocity V-Twin

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...

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NTSB Prelim: Mark Strout Zenair Zodiac 601HDS

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...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.24.26)

"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...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (01.22.26): Maximum Authorized Altitude

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...

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NTSB Prelim: Canard Aero LLC SW-51 Mustang

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...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (01.22.26)

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...

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Classic Aero-TV: Bright-Shiny-Airworthy!–Steve Cole’s Hummel UltraCruiser

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): Some Of the Prettiest Sights Of Oshkosh Were Also Very Affordable At EAA AirVenture 2015, there are lots of airplanes to look at, but this one is a real eye catcher. It’s a small single-place airplane,...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (01.21.26): Under The Hood

Under The Hood Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An appropriately rated pilot is required in the other control seat while this operation is being conducted. (Refer to...

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NTSB Final Report: Aeronca 11AC

Pilot Reported That There Was A Total Loss Of Engine Power While 1,200 Feet Above Ground Level Analysis: The pilot reported that there was a total loss of engine power while 1,200 feet above ground level and about 6 nautical...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.21.26)

“While today’s decision marks the end of the French entity’s operations, it does not mark the end of accountability. The Group remains fully committed to pursuing the legal process to its conclusion, in the interests of the estate, creditors and...

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