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Alaska Airlines Flight 261: Investigating what caused the tragedy

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Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was one of the worst aviation disasters in modern US history. The trim on the horizontal stabilizer – the rear wing of the aircraft – was not working. No emergency had been declared, so Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was being treated as a regular incoming flight.

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Washington plane crash: critical data rests inside submerged Black Hawk wreckage

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Working with the Naval Sea Systems Command Supervisor of Salvage and Diving ( SUPSALV ), the NTSB continues to salvage parts from the Bombardier CRJ700 which was operated by PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines. NTSB investigators continue to transcribe the cockpit voice recorders for both aircraft.

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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

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The 56 aircraft that participated in the 1914 competition presented a wide range of aviation innovations, ranging from assisted starting mechanisms, automatic carburetors, basic stabilization systems, and many other innovations that purported to benefit aviation safety.

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Why Becoming a Pilot Is One of the Best Career Changes in 2025

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Major airlines like Delta and United, alongside regional carriers, are actively recruiting, offering competitive salaries, signing bonuses often exceeding $20,000, and attractive benefits packages. Competitive Salary and Benefits Financial stability is a critical factor in any career change, and aviation delivers a compelling proposition.

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10 Must-Read Books for Aviation History Fans

Plane and Pilot

Langewiesche provides one of the clearest expositions of aerodynamics and flight control, breaking down concepts like angle of attack, lift, stability, and stalls. He chronicles the life of an airline pilot during a period when navigation was rudimentary and safety standards were still emerging.

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Ford Tri-Motor Visits The Military Aviation Museum

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This rare opportunity allows visitors to step back in time and experience flight aboard one of the world’s first luxury airliners. With its distinctive three-engine configuration, the aircraft was known for its stability and safety, quickly becoming a favorite for airlines of the time. Note the open cockpit.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Lockheed Constellation

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Because most contemporary hangars were not high enough to accommodate the Constellation if it had a single tail, three vertical stabilizers were fitted to provide sufficient longitudinal control while being able to access pre-existing hangars at airports around the country. Cockpit of the Lockheed Constellation.

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