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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

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More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift. After takeoff, the SID directs the pilot to fly south to the OATES intersection near Sedona, AZ. We did both!

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Aspirated Total Air Temperature Probe

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Static Air Temperature (SAT) – This is the temperature of the undisturbed air around the aircraft; also referred to as outside air temperature (OAT). Engine thrust setting values and auto throttles require data from the TAT probe. There are a couple types of temperature that pilots (and aircraft) use.