WX Radar Operation
Hi All,
Interested to hear from experienced pilots about WX radar operation.
The standard formula I was taught is
Tilt angle = 5.5- ((Flight level)/selected range)
However there are times when the radar isn’t set well and thus this formula doesn’t always work.
I’ve been told to tilt it down till you receive ground echoes then raise the tilt gradually till you get reasonable echoes for what you can see out the window.
Still I would like to know more (especially in night operation)
Your inputs are well appreciated.
Many Thanks