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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.18.25)

“These new aircraft strengthen our ability to respond quickly, train effectively and support communities nationwide. Textron Aviation has been a steadfast supporter in helping us fulfill our mission to serve and protect.” Source: Maj. Gen. Regena Aye, National Commander and...

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Classic Aero-TV: Quikex Kit Broadens Cessna 206 Utility

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): A New Cure for an Old Woe Developed by Alberta, Canada-based Airworthiness Resources Corporation (arc), the arc Quikex (Quick Exit) is a Transport Canada-Approved Cessna 206 forward cargo door modification. Certified under Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)...

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NTSB Final Report: Cessna 172

(Pilot) Initiated A Go-Around; However, The Deer Impacted The Right Horizontal Stabilizer Analysis: The pilot reported that the airplane was on final approach to the runway in dark night visual conditions with no moon illumination present. She observed that the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.17.25): Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS)

Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) The operation of a UAS beyond the visual capability of the flight crew members (i.e., remote pilot in command [RPIC], the person manipulating the controls, and visual observer [VO]), if used to see the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.18.25): Braking Action Advisories

Braking Action Advisories When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms “medium," “poor," or “nil," or whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions, the tower will include on the ATIS...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.18.25)

Aero Linx: Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) As the only professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation and space communities, we exist to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering around the world. Established in 1866, the Society has been...

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NTSB Final Report: Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6ES Coyote II

A Wind Gust Lifted The Right Wing And The Airplane Turned To The Left Analysis: The pilot was departing from a 2,395-ft-long by 50-ft-wide turf runway. The pilot reported that after the airplane lifted off the ground, a wind gust...

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NTSB Final Report: Bell OH-58A

...The Dynamic Rollover Was Likely Caused By The Front Seat Passenger Inadvertently Contacting The Cyclic Control While Turning To Speak With The Rear Seat Passenger Analysis: The pilot reported that while on a local flight he noticed a squall line...

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Classic Aero-TV: Able Flight Empowerment –Introducing America’s Newest Pilots

From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.16.25)

“There is no truth to any rumors that we are preparing to cease operations. It is business as usual at Spirit, and flights continue to operate normally... We are working closely with our debtor-in-possession providers and other key stakeholders on...

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