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Klyde Morris (09.02.24)

Klyde Takes A Peak At Starliner Recovery Strategies...

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (09.06.24)

Aero Linx: KC-10 Extender The KC-10 Extender is an Air Mobility Command advanced tanker and cargo aircraft designed to provide increased global mobility for U.S. armed forces. Although the KC-l0's primary mission is aerial refueling, it can combine the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft by refueling fighters and simultaneously carry the fighter support personnel and equipment on overseas deployments. The KC-10 is also capable of transporting litter and amb

ANN's Daily Aero-Term (09.06.24): Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times per second. It is designed to function without human action after an accident.

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (09.05.24)

"...aircraft experienced engine issues... landed on the interstate, a passenger exited the aircraft and was struck by a vehicle." Source: A few of the notes in a recent, if not bizarre, accident summary in which a Bonanza driver executed a pretty solid emergency landing on a highway, only to have one of the bird's passengers struck by a car once outside the fuselage...