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The four F-22 Raptors, preceded by a C-130, performed hot-pit refueling operations before departing
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August 19, 2024Chicago, IL30/10 NMR - 17,999' MSLSpecific instructions and restrictions are
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2024
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As part of a law enforcement simulation exercise, the helicopter pilot was orbiting near the departure airport between 200 to 300 ft above ground level, at 20 to 40 knots indicated airspeed. The pilot described that while the helicopter was in a left orbit the airspeed decreased to near 0. At that time, the helicopter began to descend in a vortex ring state (VRS). Due to the low altitude, the pilot was not able to recover from VRS and entered an autorotation to a grass area on the airport. The helicopter subsequently landed hard and came to rest upright in the grass area resulting in substantial damage to the helicopter’s tail boom. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter.
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2024
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On September 4, 2023, about 1610 Alaska daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-2 float equipped-airplane, N97EL, and a Bell 206L-4 helicopter, N193AL, were involved in a midair collision near King Salmon, Alaska. The airplane sustained minor damage; the pilot and six passengers were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged; the pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand charter flight.
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With the achievement of the Milestone B, the FLRAA program now moves into the engineering and
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https://airport.burningman.org/flight-planning/This is a must see link if you are planning to
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August 14, 2024Asheville, NC5NMR - 4,999' AGLSpecific instructions and restrictions are available at
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The U.S. Air Force continues to make its exercises more and more realistic while preparing for a
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What if I told you that there is a place in the US where you could see thousands of aircraft in one
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August 14-16, 2024Thurmont MD10/5 NMR - 17,999' MSLSpecific instructions and restrictions are
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