Hangar, Instrument Landing System and Weather

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The first flight got weathered out, with broken clouds at 1,500 feet. It had undergone some repair work done after experiencing soot and smoke damage from a fire in a nearby hangar. This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots.

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System

Round Dials or Glass Cockpits?

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Some bucks spent on a hangar, updated paint and exterior, and a little TLC under the cowling, and your 30-year-old Cessna 172 will keep up with a brand-new one, for a lot less dollars. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) seems safe for now, but LPV approaches are cheap, accurate, and are everywhere. are numbered.

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Cockpit Instrument Landing System Approach Pilot

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