Weather Conditions Flashcards by Sarah Wong | Brainscape

Q

Density Altitude

A

higher altitudes- air is less dense

lower altitudes- air is more dense

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Q

Fronts

A

when a bunch of cold air hits a bunch of warm air

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Q

Wind Shear

A

drastic changes in windspeed

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Q

Structural Icing

A

rain or cloud, below freezing

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Q

TS Life cycle

A

cumulus
mature
dissipating

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Q

Humidity

A

less visibility

increases efficiency

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Q

Unstable Air

A

hot and humid

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Q

turbulence

A

unstable and showery

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Q

stable air

A

poor visibility

steady rain

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Q

nimbus clouds

A

big heavy clouds

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Q

stratus

A

high wispy

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Q

Remote Pilot in Command (PIC)

A

person flying drone

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