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 faced an immediate return to Bishop, CA, after encountering unexpected IMC conditions and a severe snowstorm shortly after departure.
The pilot was subsequently rerouted IFR over the Sierra Nevada mountains, battling significant headwinds and then severe airframe icing, necessitating a deviation to lower altitudes.
The demanding flight was further extended by multiple reroutes (Lancaster, Ontario, then LAX) and widespread lightning, complicating navigation and air traffic management.
Despite numerous challenges and an arduous night, the pilot, with crucial assistance from air traffic control, successfully delivered the cargo.

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