Originally Posted by FangsF15

Gotta disagree. I don’t mean this as a challenge at all, but If one understands how to manipulate the radar, a TON of additional information and SA can be gained. Simply understanding the 60:1 rule will give you an idea of tops/returns at an altitude just by using the tilt and doing the math. (-1* tilt at 80 miles = 8000 feet below you) It’s just one tool in the box, but the auto mode can often show irrelevant ‘cells’ similar-looking to legitimate threats, especially at range.



20 years of military use of radar also gives a level of comfort an understanding with instances to use manual modes. There is some decent info in the FCTM about wx/turbulence/radar, and used to me more in the Vol2