I.L.A.F.F.T Pilot Proficiency

I Learned About Flying From That: What a Night!

Friday, February 26, 2016 at 09:13 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A FedEx pilot departing Bishop, California, quickly encountered severe snow and instrument meteorological conditions, necessitating an immediate and steep return to the airport.
Rerouted over the Sierra Nevada mountains, the pilot faced significant headwinds and a severe icing event that forced a diversion to lower altitudes over the Central Valley.
Due to further complications including a missed connection and widespread thunderstorms, the pilot was ultimately directed to navigate challenging weather and busy airspace for a final landing at LAX before returning to Ontario.

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