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'Real Pilot Story: Powerless over Paris'

An instrument-rated commercial pilot flying through thick instrument conditions at night experiences a full electrical failure. Through creativity and some rule breaking, air traffic controllers are able to get in contact with him. But will he be able to find the airport and land in the current conditions? Hear the story from the pilot and controllers involved.

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