Originally Posted by
ce650
What if I told you theres a 2500'ish ridge 5 miles west of the airport and the wind is westerly? At 30kts blowing down the ridge you are assured of MOD turb. with the chance of severe (reported last time I was there) so with G50KT who knows?
If you cant guess I'm trying to talk myself out of doing this leg today!
Well now my OpSpecs forbid me to fly of areas of forecasted SEVERE anything - so I have an out. I'm taking it that you're P91 and the boss says "Go".
Is the Mod-Sev turbulence only forecasted in the vicinity of this ridge or does it extend the 5 miles to the airport (which I am assuming it does). Any chance of circumnavigting the area of concern.
Is your passenger (boss or department) the type that you can discuss/call and explain the dangers (discomfort to pax or maintenance / safety issues) of severe turbulence?
I guess in the end you are the PIC (assuming you are) and have the choice whether to fly or not. Tough spot. Let us know what you figure out.
USMCFLYR