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Bears in Blue Ridge | Part 3, Down with ODP

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While I anticipated an IFR departure that morning, I wanted to see ceiling and visibility of at least 300 feet and a mile to avoid smacking into mountainous terrain around Pickens County Airport during take-off. Before too long, the visibility rose to unrestricted while the ceiling remained around 300 feet.

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Unstable approaches

Professional Pilot

Air traffic control instructions often lead to unstable approaches. The ceiling is 800 ft overcast. Complying with ATC Unwavering willingness to comply with air traffic control instructions comes in as the fifth deadly sin. Pay attention to these deadly sins to keep your landings safe.

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