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Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2006, 04:20
Replies: 3
Views: 23,037
Posted By artflyer

Smile Thanks oldebloke! That was the first instance I...

Thanks oldebloke! That was the first instance I ran into that sort of thing. I will look up those Canadian regs you quoted and see if I can understand them. the reports did change every few minutes...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Feb 2006, 22:41
Replies: 3
Views: 23,037
Posted By artflyer

what is controlling, RVR or Visibility?

While enroute to Frobisher Bay CYFB the other week the weather was reported as follows: 1SM R35/1200V3500FT/D -SN VV010 RMK SN8

I read that as, 1 statute mile visibility, Runway 35 RVR 1200 FEET...
Forum: Tech Log
16th Feb 2002, 23:02
Replies: 27
Views: 9,759
Posted By artflyer

Post The rule of thumb I have for correcting the...

The rule of thumb I have for correcting the indicated altitude for non-standard temperatures is: 4' per thousand for each degree C the temperature varies from ISA. Example: At 5,000' indicated OAT is...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2002, 22:38
Replies: 27
Views: 9,759
Posted By artflyer

Question Hugmonster, I must be really thick or getting...

Hugmonster, I must be really thick or getting old.

The lower temperature would cause the altimeter to read higher. So my airport is at 7,000' and with the lower temperature my altimeter would...
Forum: Tech Log
9th Feb 2002, 03:16
Replies: 27
Views: 9,759
Posted By artflyer

Post Okay, I had half of it right. The altimeter would...

Okay, I had half of it right. The altimeter would read higher than field elevation but that would mean a lower altimeter setting. So twistedenginestarter would be correct saying that the mountain...
Forum: Tech Log
7th Feb 2002, 21:02
Replies: 27
Views: 9,759
Posted By artflyer

Post Thanks much for the answers! I don't know what...

Thanks much for the answers! I don't know what Fohn effect is but I assume it has to do with the slight change in lapse rate. The temperature being cooler in the mountains than in the surrounding...
Forum: Tech Log
5th Feb 2002, 20:52
Replies: 27
Views: 9,759
Posted By artflyer

Post why always high Qnh in mountain airports?

Why is the altimeter setting at high altiude airports, in the mountains, always higher than the surrounding areas? For example Big Bear, CA right now is 30.32 and Ontario airport just at the base of...
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