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The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained

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Hed gone to receive a weather update at around 5:30 pm that afternoon, when he was told cloud ceilings were 4,200 ft or better, with visibility of 10 miles or more. The advisory noted cloud ceilings had fallen below 1,000 and visibility had dropped to two miles or less with freezing drizzle, light snow and fog throughout the region.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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While most of it tends to be hidden away either in the cabin ceiling space or under the cabin floor panels, some of it – particularly the air conditioning riser ducts – is fitted in the cabin walls at certain intervals, making the inclusion of a window at that position impossible.

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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

“The instrument conditions, likely turbulence, and increased workload imposed by beginning the approach phase of the flight presented a situation that was conducive to the development of spatial disorientation and a loss of situational awareness. Then a strange thing happened.

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My Near Death Experience

Air Facts

KCPC was reporting IFR conditions with a 700’ ceiling and one mile visibility. Unicom also confirmed the weather was still showing a 700’ ceiling with one mile of visibility. I had seen these clouds associated with turbulence before, but all appeared to be calm. Tuning in the AWOS, I heard an unpleasant surprise.

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

Cloud ceilings below 1,500 feet or cumulonimbus clouds can trigger a SPECI. Expect poor visibility, increased turbulence, and slippery runway surfaces. This information is vital for determining cloud ceilings, especially during landing approaches. Low cloud ceilings, especially below 1,500 feet, lower visibility in VFR.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

The reliability of the Cessna 172 shines through in various flight conditions, including crosswinds and turbulence. The Cessna 172 has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,400 pounds, a service ceiling of 13,000 feet, a maximum speed of 123 knots, a stall speed of approximately 47 knots, and a rate of climb of 700 feet per minute.

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How to Read METAR and TAF Reports

Pilot Institute

Altimeter Pressure (A2990) The next part of the report indicates the local atmospheric pressure, measured in inches of mercury (inHg). Pilots use this value to adjust their altimeters, ensuring they display altitude as close to mean sea level (MSL) as possible. Its also possible to report negative temperatures with an M prefix.