Setting the tilt at 0 or +1 at higher cruise altitudes for short distance evaluations is asking for trouble. Think about the composition of a TS at normal jet cruise altitudes (hint: radar reflectivity doesn't show frozen moisture well) and you could be "grossly" user-estimating the strength of the cell...if its painting at all. What you had in the first instance (auto-tilt setting) sounds about right.
Last edited by LYKA; 1st August 2012 at 18:21.