A Derecho!
05-05-2009 | 04:57 PM
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A Derecho!
With all the weather in the midwest so far this Spring, there is a lot of talk about a Derecho....
Just curious, anyone ever run into one of these or see one during your career flying? I have seen a lot of buildups but never one of these. Would sure hate to get near one
Just curious, anyone ever run into one of these or see one during your career flying? I have seen a lot of buildups but never one of these. Would sure hate to get near one
05-05-2009 | 05:26 PM
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All I know is that they are very rare, but probably the scariest thing you will ever see as a pilot, but at the same time, perhaps the most beautiful.
As you might know, "derecho" means "straight". So the best thing to do in that situation is to go the opposite direction.
As you might know, "derecho" means "straight". So the best thing to do in that situation is to go the opposite direction.
05-05-2009 | 05:57 PM
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From: ATL FO
The approximate number of times "moderate and high intensity" (MH) derechos affected points in the United States during the years 1980 through 2001. Areas affected by 3 or more derecho events are shaded in yellow, orange, and red. (modified from Coniglio and Stensrud 2004).
05-05-2009 | 06:50 PM
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All I know is that they are very rare, but probably the scariest thing you will ever see as a pilot, but at the same time, perhaps the most beautiful.
As you might know, "derecho" means "straight". So the best thing to do in that situation is to go the opposite direction.
As you might know, "derecho" means "straight". So the best thing to do in that situation is to go the opposite direction.
Wonder what the weather radar would show?
05-05-2009 | 08:27 PM
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Still .... wonder what it looks like on the radar. Also, I wonder how far in front of the thing you would be hitting some pretty rough air. I read that they can travel at up to 70 MPH, so you wouldn't want to turn too close if you know what I mean!
