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Old 22nd Nov 2008, 02:34
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Descent through cloud

In stable high wing types like Cessnas turn onto East or West where the compass has least roll/bank induced error, and set up a gentle descent of about 4-500 feet per min. Then fly 'hands off' down through the clouds just using the rudder pedals to keep a constant heading on the magnetic compass. The aircraft will keep its own wings level so long as you maintain a constant heading.

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