AS I WRITE these words, it's early fall 2021 on the central coast of California. Thanks to a stationary high-pressure system, we have been rewarded with two weeks of the most beautiful weather I can remember, for any time of year. The marine layer and fog have vanished with the daytime temperatures averaging about 85 degrees Fahrenheit. A few days reached into the mid-90s, even climbed to 100-plus degrees a few times. Along with the unusually warm temperatures, the visibility extended to the horizon. There's an aviation acronym that describes these conditions perfectly: CAVU-ceiling and visibility unlimited.
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