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Air Facts

As I tuned the ATIS for Destin Executive, I was glad to hear there was no ceiling reported. When the ceilings come down, I’ve had the pleasure of getting placed into a lengthy hold to accommodate commercial, as well as military traffic, working in the area. No ceiling so no hold for us today! That was poor airmanship on my part.

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Don’t Stop at Private Pilot—10 Reasons to Get Your Instrument Rating Next

Inflight Pilot Training

Better stick-and-rudder control, smoother handling, and more exact navigation, even during VFR flights. An Instrument Rating is an FAA certification that allows you to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). During training, youll hone your ability to hold precise headings, altitudes, airspeeds, and flight paths. The result?

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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

In other words, it’s more than just jumping into an airplane and learning stick-and-rudder skills. Is the precipitation occurring along the route limiting the ceiling and/or visibility? Subscribe Now Featured What intrigued me the most about learning to fly was that it required mastering many disciplines.

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Cessna Skyhawk C172: Features, Performance, and Flight Experience

Airspeed Junkie

The control yoke and rudder pedals offer precise control, contributing to the ease of flying. 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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Flight Sims for the Win: It’s All About Repetition and Drill

Flying Magazine

VFR to MVFR…then 2 miles visibility and a ceiling of 1,200 feet agl. If the pilot does not possess an instrument rating or is out of proficiency, things can go bad rather quickly. You may even put the learner in and out of the clouds.

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When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests.

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When Training Turns Too Realistic

Plane and Pilot

No flying in winds exceeding 10 knots, no chance of obscuring precipitation, no use of runways shorter than 5,000 feet, no risk of encountering darkness or lowering ceilings. By doing so, a recognizable, firm input demonstrates that using all the aileron travel wasn’t the answer—those rudder pedals are not footrests.

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