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Classic Aero-TV: I Feel I Can Fly-PLW Modelworks Birdly IITSEC16 FlightSim Demo

From 2016 (YouTube Edition): A Truly Unique Flying Experience… Most of us have dreamed of being able to fly like a bird. And while that’s not an option for most of us, unless you’re interested in a wingsuit, one company...

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Classic Aero-TV: The Red Tail Project–Carrying the Torch of the Tuskegee Airmen

From 2009 (YouTube Edition): Educational Organization Aims to Inspire by Sharing Tuskegee Story Founding leader Don Hinz summarized the Red Tail Project’s mission in simple, yet eloquent words: “Inspire youth and tell the story of the Tuskegee Airmen all across...

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NTSB Prelim: Vans RV-10

The Airplane Impacted The Ground While In A Steep Nose-Down Pitch Attitude On June 28, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Vans RV-10 airplane, N847CS, was substantially damaged during an accident near Capron, Illinois. The pilot and flight instructor...

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NTSB Final Report: Cory Green Kitfox Series 7 STI

Pilot’s Failure To Maintain Directional Control During Takeoff Analysis: The flight instructor reported that he and the pilot receiving instruction were practicing takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During takeoff, the pilot receiving instruction applied excessive right rudder and...

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OSH25 Day 5 Redux: Avidyne Vantage 12, Is Fly-Inn An AeroBnB?, B25 Miss Mitchell

Also: Pratt & Whitney 747SP, Gratia Aero, Robinson/MagniX, Jack Pelton Part5 The Avidyne Vantage 12 is finally certified and will shortly be shipping out so that aging Cirrus airframes can get updated with big 12 inch screens, stunning synthetic vision...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (07.29.25)

Aero Linx: Army Aviation Medicine Association (AAVMA) The Society of US Army Flight Surgeons (SoUSAFS) serves to advance the science and art of Aerospace Medicine and its allied sciences, and its application to Army Aviation and the mission of the...

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NTSB Final Report: Curtiss Wright P-40E

Witnesses Reported That They Heard A Loss Of Engine Power Analysis: Witnesses reported that the airplane departed from runway 35 after a successful runup. During the initial climb, multiple witnesses reported that they heard a loss of engine power and...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.25)

"After exiting, I had a vague recollection of what just happened…and a much clearer view of how quickly hypoxia can sneak up. Sign-ups for PROTE are open each day of AirVenture and at many events year-round. It’s an eye-opening (and...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (07.29.25): Radio Magnetic Indicator

Radio Magnetic Indicator An aircraft navigational instrument coupled with a gyro compass or similar compass that indicates the direction of a selected NAVAID and indicates bearing with respect to the heading of the aircraft.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (07.29.25)

“This collaboration ensures enduring access to the aviation community's most trusted behavioral guidance. Florida Tech’s commitment to science, innovation, and industry leadership makes them an ideal steward for these essential documents. We are truly grateful.” Source: Michael Baum, founder and...

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