Contrail segmentation
Some contrails will spread vertically, part descending and part remaining, the effect can be like a curtain hanging from a curtain rod. I am guessing that this is due to larger particles, frozen or...
View ArticleFile Pireps Via Text Message?
Is it possible to file a pirep (pilot report on flight conditions) via text message? This would be efficient because the pirep could be carefully composed in proper format and transmitted while in...
View ArticleWind shear value
what’s a wind shear value above which I’d start getting iffy if I’m flying a mid size jet?
View ArticleIcing
Question below from Instrument written exam: Question from exam: Should you experience uncommanded roll due to icing forward of the ailerons what is the most appropriate response? Answer: reduce AOA by...
View ArticleThe New Prog Chart Symbology
Color: light green: light precip? dark green: heavy precip? violet: light snow? magenta: icing? What is the red outline with hashed red lines inside?
View ArticleWhat Is Cyclonic and Anticyclonic Curavture?
I was reading the pressure section (Chapter 3) of the Aviation Weather for Pilots (AC 00-6A) and couldn’t understand “cyclonic curvature.” LOW-a center of pressure surrounded on all sides by higher...
View ArticleCarburetor fire upon startup
I went to take a friend flying today in a 1966 cessna 150F. We live in North Dakota, and since it being colder around this time of year, today was a nice day at 34F. After getting fuel, preflighting...
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My first turbulence and I didn’t like it at all!
Hi guys. This is more.. something I like to share and hear your experiences, than a question. Today I had a “not so nice experience” while flying, my instructor and I went for the usual 1 hour...
View ArticleCan I shoot this approach???
Hello, i got a question about an approach. Im preparing for my CFII ride and i had to plan a CX for the oral. I choose an approach that i can do, however the missed approach has a climb gradient that i...
View ArticlePrivate Written Expiring
I took my private pilot written 2 years ago (December 2013) and planned to take my check-ride 3 months later. However, some family issues came up and I had to delay my training for more than a year....
View ArticleFSS for practice flight plans
Is it appropriate to call FSS for the weather pertaining to a flight plan I intend to write but not carry out? I’m trying to keep my flight planning skills up in the winter.
View ArticleAirmet Zulu
As we know, an Airmet Zulu will be issued for moderate icing. After further research, I have found this to be particular confusing. Say an Airmet Zulu is issued for the surface-10,000’msl. The OVC...
View ArticleClass G special VFR at night: IFR required?
Here’s another one of those obscure questions. I’ll say right off the bat that I’d never fly VFR in such ridiculously low minimums. 91.157 describes the regulations of special VFR in controlled...
View ArticleWhen encountering a windshear, which instrument will change indication first?
Hi guys, please give me exact answer below When encountering a windshear which instrument will change indication first? 1.ATTITUDE INDICATOR 2.AIRSPEED INDICATOR 3.VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR
View ArticleModeration comments
This forum gets a fair number of spam posts, both automated and human. Until a few days ago, all posts had to go thru moderation before they would be posted. Answers to questions, for the most part,...
View Articledoes temperature inversion bring wind shear?
Hi yall, I’ve always thought that whenever there’s a temperature inversion, there’s a high possibility of windshear. But today I read in my ATP book it says, “If the temperature actually increases as...
View ArticleWhy should an Altimeter agree within 75ft of airport elevation?
I learned from my instrument training, and while doing my instrument cockpit check, the altimeter is to read within 75ft of airport elevation. Aviation weather book recommends 20ft, otherwise must be...
View ArticleHow to calculate true altitude in case of low or high temperature?
When temperature is too low or too high. true altitude is higher or lower than indicated, so we take the temperatures into account to get actual or true altitude. Does anyone know how to calculate true...
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