RFT 122: Volcanic Activity

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RFT 122: Volcanic Activity

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Sep 29, 2017

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Volcanic ash poses a significant risk to aviation. It can cause problems for aircraft on the ground and inflight. This podcast discusses some issues that are significant to pilots.

Released:

Sep 29, 2017

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The Ready For Takeoff podcast will help you transform your aviation passion into an aviation career. Every week we bring you instruction and interviews with top aviators in their field who reveal their flight path to an exciting career in the skies.

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