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First Amazon Kuiper satellites blast off, Atlas V rocket’s heaviest ever payload  

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The Atlas V rocket with its heaviest ever payload onboard lifted off on April 28, 2025, at 19:01 EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The satellite launch was originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, but was abandoned due to unfavorable weather conditions and rescheduled.

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Weather Fronts Explained (Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded) 

Pilot Institute

Do you know what kind of weather each type of front provides? Any approaching front means changes in the weather are imminent. Occluded fronts can bring severe weather. Air masses can control weather for a long time, from days to months. However, generalized weather conditions associated with each type of front exist.

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Quiz: Cold Weather Operations

Flight Training Central

As winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to understand how the cold weather will not only affect the aircraft performance but also your preflight and weather planning. Use this quiz to test your cold-weather flying knowledge. What type of weather is forecast for the area to the northeast of area D?

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RAF Museum Midlands Hosts ‘The Big Lift Off’ — A Free Family Celebration of Exciting New Era

Vintage Aviation News

Press Release The RAF Museum Midlands is set to launch an exciting new chapter with The Big Lift Off , a free family event taking place on Saturday, 31 May from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission to The Big Lift Off is free, but pre-booking is recommended. Tickets and further information are available at rafmuseum.org/midlands.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

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Philippine Mars Takes Flight Again, Embarking on Its Journey To Arizona

Vintage Aviation News

Photo by Rob Frolic Moored in Patricia Bay throughout the holiday season and into the new year, the Philippine Mars faced challenging weather conditions amid a series of storms. However, the journey hit a snag when the aircraft made an emergency landing in Patricia Bay on December 15. Navy during World War II.

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The Difference Between Category, Class, and Type of Aircraft

Pilot Institute

Glider This category includes aircraft that are designed to fly without an engine and rely on natural air currents for lift through the reaction between the air and the wing. Rotorcraft This category includes aircraft that use rotating blades to generate lift, such as helicopters or gyroplanes. propellers) or thrust (i.e.,