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Discussion 9.2 - Weather Hazards

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ASCI 202: Discussion 9.2 - Weather Hazards        Discussion 9.2: Microburst   A microburst is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm and is usually less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter (NWS, 2016, P. 1). There are two types of microbursts, dry and wet. Microbursts are formed usually with a storm. A large “core” is formed by an updraft of wind, once the core becomes too heavy with rain and potential hail, the core collapses causing an extreme down draft. This large downward force can surpass one-hundred miles per hour. Microbursts can be detrimental to any size aircraft. No aircraft can climb at the rate and down force that the microburst is applying. Weather can see potential microbursts forming from converging air, unfortunately microbursts form quickly and stop just as fast. Avoiding this weather phenomena is difficult, Ascending and descending through cloud layers effects visibility. Noticing down press...
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Air Traffic Control Entities

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ASCI 202: 8.2 Air Traffic Control Entities        Discussion 8.2: Air Traffic Control Entities                  There are many entities intertwined into aviation. Flight data and local control are key factors in the safety of the pilots, their aircraft, and the passengers onboard.   The positions in the tower have very different roles to play but are alike in some ways. Aviation revolves around the safety and both these positions determine that factor             Flight data’s primary duties include coordination with ground and local control, notifying agencies that an emergency occurred, and coordination with different facilities, such as; departure and approach. Flight data can be the most difficult position in the tower at times, recording information and relaying as needed can become hectic. Emergency aircraft in need of medic...
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