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September 30, 2024

NTSB Final Report: Piper PA46

Review Of The Pilot’s Logbook Revealed That He Had About 47 Total Hours Of Flight Experience, With About 4 Hours Of Instruction In Simulated Instrument Conditions 

Analysis: The student pilot was enroute at an altitude about 17,700 ft mean sea level (msl) on a crosscountry flight with a passenger in his high-performance  airplane. The pilot was receiving visual flight rules flight following services from air traffic control, who advised him of an area of moderate to heavy precipitation at the airplane’s 12 o’clock position. The pilot replied that he had been able to “dodge” the areas of precipitation, but that they were getting bigger. There were no further communications from the pilot

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.30.24)

Aero Linx: American Aviation Historical Society AAHS is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the rich heritage of American aviation.  Our purpose is to collect, preserve and promote the written and visual record of planes, people, places and events involved in the development and expansion of American aviation.  AAHS promotes our aviation heritage through the operation and support of library and media resources for youth and adults in aviation education, scholarships, career development and outreach programs.

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ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.30.24): Ground Clutter

Ground Clutter A pattern produced on the radar scope by ground returns which may degrade other radar returns in the affected area. The effect of ground clutter is minimized by the use of moving target indicator (MTI) circuits in the radar equipment resulting in a radar presentation which displays only targets which are in motion.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.30.24)

“We’re hard at work refining the RV-15 prototype, and our latest update features a new revision to the tail. With favorable Oregon weather this week, we’re ready for more flight testing!" Source: A tidbit of info on the ongoing development of the RV-15 high-wing SportPlane, promised by Van's. The company revealed a short update via a Facebook post.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.30.24)

“The loss of any service member is an absolute tragedy, but the conversation surrounding the V-22 Osprey has become disproportionately negative, often overlooking key facts about the incident and the essential role this aircraft plays in our military's success.” Source: From a statement by U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX 13th District), who is defending the Bell V-22 Osprey against safety concerns raised about the tiltrotor aircraft in the wake of a deadly accident in shallow water off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, in November 2023.

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