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Flying Through the Center of a Trough Should Have Been Uneventful

Flying Magazine

Over the last 25 years, I have been asked to speak on various aviation weather topics at dozens of aviation events and gatherings. During these events, it’s quite common for a pilot to walk up and ask me about how I handled my most challenging flight as it relates to weather. I spent an hour looking at the weather before we departed.

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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. Their flying skills are average, and weather decisions and other things they should have learned while getting a commercial license are poor. What is the advice?

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