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    Naples, FL -Small jet crashes on I-75

    And remember they were dirty with gear and flaps out so super draggy with not much altitude to play with in the first place. Figure they lost power at 1500', maybe 2000' so pretty much anywhere directly in front of you is where you are going to end up. Only a few miles from the runway and...
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    First time seat belt warning on a British Airway flight

    Multiple factors go into making fuel decisions for aircraft. You can't just "top it off" and fill the seats like an SUV. Most aircraft you can fill the seats or the tanks but not both with some exceptions. If in fact a shorter runway than normally used for that route was necessary, the aircraft...
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    Helmet sizing

    One thing to consider is getting one that is generally quite snug when new. They will "break in" slightly once you wear them often and the cheek pads compress a bit. I have an issue of having to buy the largest one I can from a manufacturer and hope it breaks in as I have a large head. As stated...
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    Former Delta co-pilot indicted for threatening to shoot captain during commercial flight, officials say

    Interesting use of the FFDO program. Isn't the CA supposed to be the one killing the FO..:ROFLMAO: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/former-delta-pilot-jonathan-dunn-federal-indictment-threaten-shoot-captain-commercial-flight/
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    Lilium EVTOL

    I've been to multiple aviation industry conferences and these things are the latest push for "the next great thing". All the different companies telling everyone that this technology is right around the corner if airports invest in the landing and charging facilities. All sounds fun until we ask...
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    Sherriff's Office Helicopter Down

    Tough one to watch this morning and close to me. Broward County Sherriff's Office helicopter was filmed trailing smoke and the separating the tail boom before spiraling into an apartment. Out of the 3 onboard it appears one has passed including another person on the ground. In one video the...
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    Catalina Aircraft to Revive WWII Aircraft Production

    Alright, who's down for a shared ownership in a seaplane?? https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/catalina-aircraft-to-revive-wwii-era-flying-boat/ar-AA1eFBDy?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=56282fb799714509bb718d42b3f5177b&ei=32
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    COTA

    No kidding. I was there for the race and for the most part not a bad day. Sat in upper grandstands for turn 15 so could see back straight and the tight bits afterwards. Threw a couple of "debris" cautions for turn 15 to just bunch the field up. Literally nothing on the track and the jet blowers...
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    LTAM 320 collision with fire truck

    As someone responsible for airport operations and the safety of all on an airfield this hits home hard. As usual there will be the Swiss cheese model of accident chain avoidance here. I cannot state how hard we harp on runway incursion avoidance in my industry, to the point of having our local...
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    New-Vehicle Inventory report

    Been trying to purchase a F-150 Hybrid off a state contract for work and it's hopeless. They just released the MY 23 contract and Ford already closed the order window until MY 24 according to the dealers on the contract. We're probably out of luck unless we pay retail for whatever is sitting on...
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    SIC Jumps Out

    Odd happenings with this one.... https://fl360aero.com/detail/ntsb-preliminary-report-visibly-upset-about-the-hard-landing-co-pilot-sic-removed-his-headset-apologized-and-departed-the-airplane-midair-via-the-aft-ramp-door/1039
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    Post Your Latest (Motorcycle) Oil Change!

    First oil change on factory fill at 600 miles.
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    Passenger Lands Aircraft After Pilot Incapacitation

    Better landing than most students I see at work every day..
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    Passenger Lands Aircraft After Pilot Incapacitation

    Awesome job to all involved with this one. Passenger Lands Plane
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    Interesting Citation STC

    Came across a Canadian registered Citation CE-550 on one of our FBO ramps this morning with an addition to the nose gear I haven't seen before. Gravel kit that uses ram air to pre-spin nose tire prior to touchdown with bleed air used to regulate tire speed from the cockpit. I guess the idea...
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    Palm Beach International Raceway closes, Apr 23, 2022

    What a shame another venue is closing and the last one down this way. Even more street racing to come I'm sure and it's bad already. Not to mention the idiots doing donuts and burnouts in the middle of intersections and the interstate..
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    Post Your Latest (Motorcycle) Oil Change!

    Engine was still warm, although I did let it cool off for a few min so the exhaust wasn't as scalding by the oil filter.
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    Post Your Latest (Motorcycle) Oil Change!

    Purchased this 2019 Kawasaki Versys 1000 with 5k on it a few months back from an independent dealer. I put about 1k miles on it and decided to change the oil as I wasn't sure what was in it or how long it had been in the machine. Almost wondering if it had the factory fill with the elevated...
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    When it's not your time...

    This is some final destination s@#$ right here...
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    Italian Tuneups: What's the longest you've run your engine at high RPM?

    8ooo for a few minutes. Topped out an Integra and she didn't miss a beat.
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