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‘We’re Down.’ Flight 401 Crashed in Miami 50 Years Ago. Survivors …
WEBDec 21, 2022 · The crash, another seminal moment in South Florida aviation history, killed all 110 people on board. The plane plunged into the Everglades after taking off from the Miami airport. The idea for a ...
Experimental Airworthiness: The certification process
WEBNov 1, 2002 · 21.191 Experimental Certificates. Experimental Certificates are issued for the following purposes: (a) Research and development. Testing new aircraft design concepts, new aircraft equipment, new ...
Octane 101: Autogas vs. avgas - Aviation Pros
WEBMar 1, 2002 · Octane 101. The octane rating of gasoline refers to the fuel's anti-knock quality, Autogas octane is rated differently than that of avgas. Two CFR (Cooperative Fuel Research) knock-test engines ...
What's Going on with NFPA 407? - Aviation Pros
WEBApr 21, 2021 · The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) standard for aircraft fuel servicing in the United States, NFPA 407, lays out requirements for the safe refueling of aircraft. The standard ...
Composites in Aerospace Applications - Aviation Pros
WEBOct 1, 2004 · Composite materials are particularly attractive to aviation and aerospace applications because of their exceptional strength- and stiffness-to-density ratios and superior physical properties ...
Five Personality Traits a Successful Pilot Should Have
WEBApr 22, 2021 · A successful pilot has to be quick-thinking and able to do calculations on their own. These calculations are often basic, but pilots need to be fast. Math skills combined with creativity are what ...
What's This 'A' Check, 'C' Check Stuff? - Aviation Pros
WEBApr 1, 2000 · Structural checks are man-hour and calendar-time intensive. The 'D' check includes the lower checks, i.e. 'A,' 'B,' 'C,' and Daily checks. This check removes the airplane from service for 20 or ...
The Most Common Airport Security Challenges are ... - Aviation Pros
WEBNov 21, 2019 · The responsibility that U.S. airport authorities and their security services have is immense. In 2018 alone, 19,622 public and private airports handled over 16,122,000 flights and move – on ...
Aircraft Compass Swing - Aviation Pros
WEBNov 4, 2005 · 4. Align the aircraft to the 270-degree (west) heading. If the compass does not indicate 270, adjust the east-west compensator to split the difference as in the above step. You are now ready to ...