Aviation Weather Radar: Attenuation With the recent outbreak of severe weather in the Central United States, this is probably a good time to talk about aviation weather radar. The advancement in radar technology has been
Standard Lapse Rate – No pressure…well, lots of it Atmospheric pressure has important effects on flying, which include being both a key weather element and a “tool” used to lift an aircraft and operate instruments.
Another example of why aviation weather training is an essential component of flight safety If you’ve ever had the urge to play chicken with aviation weather…. If you’ve ever tried to beat a storm to
Hot air rises Density altitude has a notable effect on aircraft performance. One phrase often used when speaking of aircraft performance is “high, hot, and humid”. This references high altitude, hot temperature, and humid air…all
From Ice to Rain – Aviation Weather Can Still Dampen a Flight Spring is here! That magnificent time of the year when the snow is melting and the promise of kinder and gentler aviation weather
Pay it forward: Share clear, mixed, and rime ice PIREPS to help others’ aeronautical decision making It’s easy for us to forget the importance of passing along critical PIREP information when encountering clear, mixed, or
Runway Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) The braking action report for the runway you are about to land on is 5/3/2. Is that good? Is it Bad? What are runway braking action codes and
What cold temperatures mean to calculating a pressure altitude correction High-to-low, look-out-below! We’ve been hearing that since our private-pilot days. But what about “Cold and low, look out below”? How many times have you heard
Supercooled Large Droplets…If that phrase doesn’t make your skin crawl, then you probably haven’t inadvertently flown into them. The dreaded SLD…You know there is something different about this icing encounter because of the “splat” noise
As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to hover at or below freezing, it’s a good idea to spend a few extra minutes thinking about the best time to fuel your aircraft prior
Aviation Weather Radar: Attenuation With the recent outbreak of severe weather in the Central United States, this is probably a good time to talk about aviation weather radar. The advancement in radar technology has been
Standard Lapse Rate – No pressure…well, lots of it Atmospheric pressure has important effects on flying, which include being both a key weather element and a “tool” used to lift an aircraft and operate instruments.
Another example of why aviation weather training is an essential component of flight safety If you’ve ever had the urge to play chicken with aviation weather…. If you’ve ever tried to beat a storm to
Hot air rises Density altitude has a notable effect on aircraft performance. One phrase often used when speaking of aircraft performance is “high, hot, and humid”. This references high altitude, hot temperature, and humid air…all
From Ice to Rain – Aviation Weather Can Still Dampen a Flight Spring is here! That magnificent time of the year when the snow is melting and the promise of kinder and gentler aviation weather
Pay it forward: Share clear, mixed, and rime ice PIREPS to help others’ aeronautical decision making It’s easy for us to forget the importance of passing along critical PIREP information when encountering clear, mixed, or
Runway Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) The braking action report for the runway you are about to land on is 5/3/2. Is that good? Is it Bad? What are runway braking action codes and
What cold temperatures mean to calculating a pressure altitude correction High-to-low, look-out-below! We’ve been hearing that since our private-pilot days. But what about “Cold and low, look out below”? How many times have you heard
Supercooled Large Droplets…If that phrase doesn’t make your skin crawl, then you probably haven’t inadvertently flown into them. The dreaded SLD…You know there is something different about this icing encounter because of the “splat” noise
As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to hover at or below freezing, it’s a good idea to spend a few extra minutes thinking about the best time to fuel your aircraft prior
