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APRIL 3, 2025

For example, a traditional airspeed indicator shows only real-time changes, while a glass cockpits trend indicator calculates exactly where the airspeed will be over a fixed unit of time and can trigger alerts or automated corrections if thresholds are breached.

Cockpit 40

Cockpit Weight-Shift-Control Flight Deck Instrument Meteorological Conditions 40

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JULY 11, 2024

We spent some time in instrument meteorological conditions over Vermont. We broke out right at the missed approach point which is much too high and close to the runway threshold to make a normal landing. At one point, we entered a region of sufficient turbulence that I disengaged the autopilot to hand-fly.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

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JANUARY 25, 2025

Rolling out on final approach, I was surprised to see another airplane stopped right at the runway threshold. Usually, Alton Bay volunteers hold departure traffic significantly farther back from the threshold when other aircraft are about to land. Should that guy be so close to the threshold?" Joe asked.

Runway 68

Runway Airplanes Threshold Approach 68