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Always Have an Out: The SLD Incident

Photographic Logbook

I was one of four transient airplanes on final for the larger runway 27L and Detroit Approach provided a pair of vectors to delay my arrival until those ahead landed. When Mike provided my tail number, the lineman said, "Oh, he literally just landed." Two(ish) mile final for runway 27L at Oakland County International. Photo by Mike K.

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Icing Awareness in IFR Flying: How to Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Pilot Institute

The following instruments provide useful information on icing: Outside Air Temperature (OAT) gauge. How To Deal with Ice Onboard de-icing systems generally consist of: De-icing boots located on the leading edges of the wings and tail. Thermal anti-ice heaters for the wing and tail leading edge. Electrically heated propellers.

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12 Features That Make Business Class Great… Or Not

One Mile at a Time

Great airplane bedding can make a big difference Tasty & nicely presented food Who doesnt like a good meal? As an avgeek , what I like most from an inflight entertainment system is a good map feature as well as a tail camera. Who doesnt like a good tail camera feature?! Iced oat cappuccino in JetBlue Mint? Yes please!

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