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Approachable Excellence

Plane and Pilot

The owner I joined in partnership was the second owner of the Cherokee, and it was based right here, Widell says, gesturing to his spotless hangar at Twin Oaks. There were only five stall-related accidents, most on high density altitude takeoffs at or near gross weight. We found six runway overrun accidents.

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2700 Miles in a Cherokee Six

AeroSavvy

I spent a few months researching aircraft performance and high altitude airport flying techniques. Density Altitude Piston engines, wings, and propellers lose efficiency as they climb to less dense air at higher altitudes. Pressure altitudes were converted to density altitude.

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Why Flying Cloud Airport Is the Best Place for Flight Training in the Twin Cities

Inflight Pilot Training

Modern Ramp and Hangar Space With extensive ramp space, modern hangars, and designated training areas, Flying Cloud provides ample room for aircraft movement, preflight preparation, and postflight debriefs. Spring turbulence and cloud layersideal for learning about convective weather. Line crew become advisors.

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