Decision Altitude/Decision Height [ICAO Annex 6] A specified altitude or height (A/H) in the precision approach at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established. 1) Decision altitude...
During The Landing Process, The Airplane Struck Multiple Trees And Impacted A Road Before It Came To Rest Upright Against A Tree In The Front Yard Of A Residence Analysis: The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction reported that during...
From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Preserving The History Of An Amazing Facet Of Aviation ANN's phenomenal trip to Albuquerque for the 2010 ABQ Balloon Fiesta is the gift that keeps on giving... both with the memories we have of the extraordinary...
Aero Linx: Soaring Society of America, Inc. The Soaring Society of America, Inc. was formed in 1932 to foster and promote all phases of soaring, both nationally and internationally. Since then, the SSA membership has grown to almost 10,000. It...
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.
The Airplane Was Likely A Unique Build With Only The Accident Airplane Currently Registered On August 12, 2026, about 1906 eastern daylight time, a Staudacher ZZ 102 experimental airplane, N134ZZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident...
From 2024 (YouTube Edition): Partners Working to Commercialize the Aircraft by 2027 MagniX and Harbour Air are working towards commercialization of their battery-powered eBeaver in the United States and Canada. They expect it to enter service in 2027. The eBeaver,...
(Pilot) Extended The Wing Flaps In Preparation For Landing And Subsequently Heard A Loud “Pop” On August 9, 2026, at 1420 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N247JP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near...
Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) MANPADS are lightweight, shoulder-launched, missile systems used to bring down aircraft and create mass casualties. The potential for MANPADS use against airborne aircraft is real and requires familiarity with the subject. Terrorists choose MANPADS...
“NASA and spaceflight remain a meaningful part of my journey of service.” Source: A quote from Victor Glover as he and Reid Wiseman are stepping away from full time astronaut duties this month. Their next assignments will keep their hard-won...