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Old 28th May 2019, 15:58
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physicus
 
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...which is why we deviate > 40NM UPWIND of appreciable cells... and with the 3D WXR in the 380 there really is no excuse for not having seen what's brewing in the bottom, even if the top doesn't paint (which is normal). This is not likely excusable in cruise. Different story in an approach/departure situation.

And here's the corresponding satellite imagery and flight path at 2:50 UTC:

and at UT 3:00:

and at 03:10 UTC:


Last edited by physicus; 28th May 2019 at 16:38. Reason: added imagery
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