Airlines Final Approach OAT 
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Flying in the clouds in a single engine airplane when the OAT is below freezing is not a good idea! Upon level off at 4,000, I was relieved to note the OAT gauge was showing +3 degrees C. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. We were free!
AeroSavvy
AUGUST 20, 2021
Cherokee Six instrument panel Like my airline job, I fly nearly paperless using an iPad Mini and the ForeFlight app for navigation charts. Although not a problem for airliners, flying at high altitude airports presents challenges for pilots of small piston aircraft. Santa Fe is located 6,349 feet above sea level. We did both!
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