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Hot Temperatures Ground Some Air Force Academy Training Flights

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - The recent heat wave has grounded some training flights for the Air Force Academy. Starting next week, cadets will begin flying earlier in the morning to make up for lost time.

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Training is scheduled between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays. The start time is an hour earlier than usual.

Officials said the expanded training hours will continue through the end of the month.

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