Weather Conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Density Altitude
A
higher altitudes- air is less dense
lower altitudes- air is more dense
2
Q
Fronts
A
when a bunch of cold air hits a bunch of warm air
3
Q
Wind Shear
A
drastic changes in windspeed
4
Q
Structural Icing
A
rain or cloud, below freezing
5
Q
TS Life cycle
A
- cumulus
- mature
- dissipating
6
Q
Humidity
A
less visibility
increases efficiency
7
Q
Unstable Air
A
hot and humid
8
Q
turbulence
A
unstable and showery
9
Q
stable air
A
poor visibility
steady rain
10
Q
nimbus clouds
A
big heavy clouds
11
Q
stratus
A
high wispy
12
Q
Remote Pilot in Command (PIC)
A
person flying drone