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Trial by Ice

Air Facts

After all, I had just aced my checkride. The general prognosis indicated no icing in the clouds, no turbulence and a quartering headwind from the west resulting in a mere five knots of headwind component. Passing through 2,800, the altimeter almost stopped, but finally, at 2,900 we punched through the inversion layer!

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Practicing Steep Turns: Techniques to Improve Pilot Control and Precision

Pilot's Life Blog

Monitor your instruments closely, especially the altimeter and airspeed indicator, and make small, continuous adjustments. Practicing this technique enhances your ability to handle the aircraft smoothly in various flight conditions, including turbulence or tight airspace. Maintaining the Turn: Use pitch control to maintain altitude.

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How to Recover from Unusual Attitudes

Pilot Institute

Environmental Factors Turbulence Severe turbulence can cause disruption to an aircraft’s flight. In some cases, the aircraft may lose control due to the severity of the turbulence. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter.