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Triple Threat of Limitations

Plane and Pilot

Can you fly a zero-thrust, single-engine approach to minimums today? Thunderstorms, wind shear, severe icing, thick fog, strong crosswinds, and density altitude producing a negative climb rate are all factors that absolutely must be considered in the context of our ability to fly. Probably not without some practice.