Temperature At Altitudes
11-02-2012, 11:33 AM
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Temperature At Altitudes
Hi folks, I am new to the forum and just joined cause I noticed the depth of aviation knowledge here.
I have a question.
YEARS ago I used to fly right seat with a grizzly old retired Air Force pilot and he had the easiest way in the world to guess temperature at different altitudes. And he was usually pretty close. I have been trying to remember his little method for weeks now and I can't remember it to save my life!
It was real simple, any ideas?
I have a question.
YEARS ago I used to fly right seat with a grizzly old retired Air Force pilot and he had the easiest way in the world to guess temperature at different altitudes. And he was usually pretty close. I have been trying to remember his little method for weeks now and I can't remember it to save my life!
It was real simple, any ideas?
11-02-2012, 11:47 AM
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I usually look at the screen in front of me 
In all seriousness it's pretty difficult without looking at maps or knowing weather systems in the area. Inversions can put a damper in accurate predictions.
If it's a nice day just subtract 2 degrees/thousand feet from the ground temperature and it should be pretty close
In all seriousness it's pretty difficult without looking at maps or knowing weather systems in the area. Inversions can put a damper in accurate predictions.
If it's a nice day just subtract 2 degrees/thousand feet from the ground temperature and it should be pretty close
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