Abdurrahman Henderson
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
For online discussions I liked to use my real world experiences when possible. When I read the prompt I immediately thought of thunderstorms, more specifically squall lines.I remember once flying from Heathrow to JFK and our flight was diverted due to the formation of a squall line. A squall line is a ‘string’ of thunderstorms that pose a great threat to most airplanes. This is because of the formation of squall lines. They are a long line of closely grouped thunderstorms that covers a large area. Squall lines are dangerous because they can virtually appear out of nowhere and they contain some of the most severe weather. Squall lines are difficult to predicted because a front is not needed in order for them to form. The first immediate effect that this type of weather phenomena has on an aircrafts performance is on its navigation capabilities and on its aerodynamic abilities. That is because most squall lies contain hail and other factors that can damage the body of an aircraft, effectively immobilizing an aircraft. The most effective method of battling squall lines is to simply divert off of ones original course. There have been many cases of smaller aero planes trying to make it through slithers in squall lines and succumbing to the powerful storms. It is important that pilots not fall under get-there-itis and divert to the nearest airport, of course this is easier said than done
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