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Why do seasoned commercial airline pilots secretly fear crystal clear, sunny skies significantly more than violent storms?

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Why do seasoned commercial airline pilots secretly fear crystal clear, sunny skies significantly more than violent storms?

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Why do seasoned commercial airline pilots secretly fear crystal clear, sunny skies significantly more than violent storms?
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