What Is the Difference Between a Thunderstorm Watch, Warning?
Ask the average person to explain the distinction between a watch and a warning, and you’ll find that a majority don’t know how.
Ask the average person to explain the distinction between a watch and a warning, and you’ll find that a majority don’t know how.
Pilots should never allow themselves to be fooled by the snow.
Whether or not you should depends on the situation.
It’s available anytime, anywhere for pilots, so don’t waste the opportunity.
A pilot must have an aircraft certified for flight in icing conditions and be adequately trained on its ice protection systems.
Those who fly in the beautiful snow-covered North know that the winter brings spectacular views and welcomed gains in performance.
Satellite images and the data they provide are likely the biggest-single advance in weather forecasting. Let’s take a closer look at weather satellites.
Pilots of twin-turboprop aircraft continue to find themselves victims of a stall when icy conditions are a factor.
Remote cameras at Pacific City State Airport give pilots a real-time look at the runway conditions before they make the flight to the coast.
Several airports are located in the warning area.