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STRIKE FINDER
Caution Area
Lightning activity plotted within the yellow CAUTION area, should be
viewed as possible hazardous activity. Keep a close watch on this activity.
Monitor the strike cell development for signs of increased size and intensity
as you continue to navigate closer to the cells. Continue monitoring your
situation and start to develop a plan for a possible flight path deviation around
the storm—PLAN AHEAD!
For a more defined and revealing view you may
setting. Note: on short range view, storm cells will appear larger with
many more dots, and the Danger area will extend to the
(see Figure 17, p.21).
Danger Area
Lightning activity plotted within the red DANGER area
left or right of your flight path, should be thought of as dangerous activity.
You must divert from your present heading to a heading that will allow you
to safely circumnavigate the storm. To achieve a safe flight path, you
should look for clear areas outside the DANGER area and turn toward a
clear area free of
Knowing how to interpret the display, for bearing, range and storm severity,
is only part of the equation when using Strike Finder as an avoidance device.
Heading and track must also be considered.
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strike
dots., (see Planning To Deviate, p. 27, for details).
DIGITAL WEATHER AVOIDANCE
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Outer Range
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