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As the Beacon Turns #98: Just Another Winter Day In Colorado
Some days you take off when it’s beautiful and it’s all gone sour in time for you to land. It’s best to prepare for these times with relaxation, a soft touch on the controls … and a few alternate plans, as Michael Maya Charles discusses in this month’s As The Beacon Turns.__________
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Paul Berge takes VFR pilots IFR and explains how visual flight rules pilots can take advantage of instrument flight rules procedures without breaking federal regulations. An inside look at the not-so-common knowledge that pilots can use to expand their skills and fly smarter. Click through to learn.
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Key Takeaways:
- Pilots should be prepared for sudden weather changes, even after a clear takeoff, by having alternate plans and maintaining a calm, gentle approach to controls.
- Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots can leverage Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedures legally to expand their skills and enhance flight safety and smarts.
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