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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

Along with several other forecasts not shown here, this made me believe that a route around the west side of Washington would provide the least exposure to adverse weather, especially as it relates to convective turbulence. We filed for 4,000 feet, which kept us below any significant turbulence. Crisis averted.

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Squawk Ident

Professional Pilot

We were IMC with some moderate turbulence when, out of the blue, the prisoner jumped up between us and tried to grab hold of the captain’s gun, which was in his holster. Later, YFB Twr/Wx said that an ice storm had knocked out both NDBs and that no Notam was ever issued. What is the advice?

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