Questions tagged [weather]
Weather means the atmospheric conditions, including wind, temperature and precipitation, in a specific area at a specific time.
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Can someone explain the damage distribution on this aircraft that flew through a hailstorm?
An A320 flew into a hailstorm 20mins from landing. I’m intrigued by the damage distribution. Seems like everywhere else wasn't touched at all. Why?
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Is there a relationship between ocean tide and turbulence?
Especially at lower altitudes, can we asume that if the tide looks high that there would be more turbulence and vice versa?
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What are the least and most turbulent hours of the day?
Yes, it is quieter on the early morning, but what about the other hours of the 24 hours of the day?
I want to know statistically which hours of the day are the most and least turbulent, is there any ...
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Are flights in fast jet streams more dangerous?
This article from Not the Bee (note that this is a right-wing site, and the article includes a paragraph making fun of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, so don't click the link if that ...
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What is a squall line and how it is created?
How are squall lines created and what are they exactly?
If we encounter them how we deal with them?
I know that it is a narrow band of thunderstorms that is moving, but is there any other weather ...
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What is the least turbulent altitude under 10,000 feet ASL that planes usually fly?
Statistically speaking, at what altitude under 10k feet there are less chances for turbulence during a typical flight?
Personal experience is also welcomed.
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What exactly is the difference between RA, SHRA and TSRA in METAR and TAF reports?
What exactly is the difference between RA, SHRA and TSRA in METAR and TAF reports? I couldn't find a source where they were all compared together.
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How can I determine the level of clouds of operational significance in METAR?
Considering that
Minimum sector altitude of the airport = 10500 feet
Airport elevation from MSL = 2500 feet
What is the level of clouds of operational significance in METAR for this airport? Should we ...
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What weather conditions have been tested with a wind tunnel?
If I want to know how my aircraft component performs in different atmospheric conditions, I might want to test it in a wind tunnel. What sorts of weather conditions have been tested in a tunnel?
I am ...
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How can I get prior days weather information?
If I want to get airmet information for prior days, like say last week or last month, how can I do that? Specific instructions would be appreciated.
(So, this would be information like winds aloft and ...
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Is ISA deviation always zero at the stratosphere?
I watched a video of a pilot who stated that the ISA deviation is always near zero when at the stratosphere, is this true? And if so, what is the science behind it?
Here is the video
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What relationships exist between pressure systems and fronts?
I'm a student studying weather systems and believe I understand that high pressure systems are areas of colder descending air that tend to dissipate cloudiness and provide good weather and clear skies....
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What’s the math on finding your Freezing level?
If the std temp lapse rate is 2c per 1000, and the freezing level is 0c.
If at the sfc my temp is 4c wouldn’t the freezing level be at 2,000?
If so I calculated this using a long method. Is there a ...
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How to find altimeter settings for higher altitudes?
I am trying to calculate cruise performance, but how would I find the altimeter setting for a given altitude?
I’ve looked at charts but they only show altimeter settings for the surface.
Would I use ...
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What would define a thunderstorm that you would stay 20 miles away from?
In summer time, we get pop up cumulonimbus clouds that often develop into thunderstorms. So is there a defined point at which it would be considered a thunderstorm to stay 20 miles away from? Is it ...
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