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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.19.26): Breakout

Breakout A technique to direct aircraft out of the approach stream. In the context of simultaneous (independent) parallel operations, a breakout is used to direct threatened aircraft away from a deviating aircraft.

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.19.26)

Aero Linx: International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) We aim to be the most internationally respected independent authority on the subject of Airworthiness. IFA uniquely combines together all those with responsibility for policies, principles and practices concerned with the continuing airworthiness...

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 02.12.26: RedBull Race, SportPlane Certs, Bristell

Also: Letters Of Deviation Notice, Velocity To Partner, Out-Of-Production Kits, Another eXenos First Flight Luke Czepiela traced the full ideal line of the Bahrain International Circuit at low level, including short takeoffs and landings (STOL) on the start/finish straight in...

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Airborne 02.13.26: Lasers v Cartel UAV?, WiFi Prank Scrambles Jets, ATC Dropouts

Also: Blended-Wing Aircraft, Free Pilot’s Guide To Airspace, F16 Pilots Earn DFC, Mardi Gras TFR A lack of coordination between the Defense Department and the FAA over the military’s use of a high-energy, counter-drone laser led to the FAA shutting...

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Airborne-NextGen 02.18.26: Streamlining Cert, UAV Delivery Spike, EAA v UAV Regs

Also: NASA Selects Vast, FlightSim v RealWorld, USAF Semi-Autonomous Flight, Crew-12 Restocks ISS A bipartisan group of senators and representatives has introduced the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, taking clear aim at the FAA’s below-par aircraft type certification process....

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Airborne Affordable Flyers 02.12.26: RedBull Race, SportPlane Certs, Bristell

Also: Letters Of Deviation Notice, Velocity To Partner, Out-Of-Production Kits, Another eXenos First Flight Luke Czepiela traced the full ideal line of the Bahrain International Circuit at low level, including short takeoffs and landings (STOL) on the start/finish straight in...

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NTSB Final Report: Piper PA-18-150

Pilot Reported That He Landed In A Harvested Soybean Field And Tapped The Breaks “A Little Too Hard.” Analysis: The pilot reported that he landed in a harvested soybean field and tapped the breaks “a little too hard.” The airplane...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.15.26)

“The path to a 30% total mishap reduction requires consistent, incremental improvement in the adherence of our standards. Starting in FY26, we will target a 50% reduction in the total number of procedural noncompliance mishaps year-over-year to achieve a 45...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.15.26)

Aero Linx: SuperCub.Org 2023 marks the twenty second year of the SuperCub.Org on-line community. Laura and "the pilot" are both overwhelmed and greatly humbled by all of the incredible people we have crossed paths with because of SuperCub.Org and intend...

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Slander? AOPA Newbie Board Member Accuses Pleasance Did ‘Not Have What It Takes’

Pilot Town Hall Members Wanted Answers About Pleasance's Removal, Board Plans The two newest Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (AOPA) board members addressed the issue of the dismissal of former AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance at an overflow pilot...

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