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Navigating Instrument Failure at 10,000 Feet

Fear of Landing

One hour out, our ground speed is an absurdly slow: seventy knots as indicated by our distance measuring equipment (DME). I might as well chat with the altimeter. I tighten my five-point harness that secures our shoulders and hips, with a belt between our legs to prevent us from slipping forward. Can you see anything?”

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