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Getting Back in the Air

Plane and Pilot

It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar. The plan was to shoot an instrument landing system (ILS) at the military airport next door, but clearance delivery told us they were landing the other direction.

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Round Dials or Glass Cockpits?

Plane and Pilot

Some bucks spent on a hangar, updated paint and exterior, and a little TLC under the cowling, and your 30-year-old Cessna 172 will keep up with a brand-new one, for a lot less dollars. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) seems safe for now, but LPV approaches are cheap, accurate, and are everywhere.

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