PILOT’S
GUIDE
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STRIKE FINDER
DIGITAL WEATHER AVOIDANCE
Storm 2
Figure 27.
Display set to 50 nm range view showing enhanced view of storm
Description
This display range is set to 50 nm. At this range view, a strike is depicted
as a cluster of four dots. There is a linear cluster at 10 nm, 1:30 position.
Analysis
A lengthy and electrically active line of weather is too close to the aircraft.
Thunderstorm activity within the DANGER area!
Suggested Action
ZOOM out
to the 100 nm range view to:
1)
Determine whether this is an isolated cell or part of a larger system.
2)
To assure that deviating 30-to-45-degrees to the left provides an
activity free route. More distant activity is not visible on the 50 nm
range view.
Start deviating with a left turn of 45-degrees. Once you are clear of
the cell, the 100 nm or 200 nm range view will allow further route
planning.
Strike Finder Pilot's Guide fix 9/19/05 10:59 AM Page AL
