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Triple Threat of Limitations

Plane and Pilot

Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? I’ll fly in crosswinds up to 10 mph, but no more, because I know the aged mechanical brakes aren’t able to prevent weathervaning above that figure. That optimistic outlook doesn’t apply to pilots with rusty skills. Probably not without some practice.