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04-24-2015 | 12:08 PM
#7971
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It sounds dumb, but I've flown with guys who've learned from this guy. It's worth it, based on what I've learned from them.
04-24-2015 | 12:49 PM
#7974
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Tilt up 5 degrees on the ground, adjust tilt down as you climb down to 0 to -1 at cruise, adjust gain as necessary. There's also a good chance the pilot sitting next to you has a good idea on how to use it. Save your money.
04-24-2015 | 12:52 PM
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i'll second that pilotcrusader
Harper, pm a link so i can check it out. Former employer of mine used a course (long ago)made by an American instructor.
Harper, pm a link so i can check it out. Former employer of mine used a course (long ago)made by an American instructor.
04-24-2015 | 01:04 PM
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You second that, but you're the one that doesn't understand how weather radar works. That checks out.
04-24-2015 | 01:09 PM
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What I'm learning is that no one who has replied knows the answer to my question... :P
I've got 1500hrs of experience on the EMJ, so I am familiar with basic radar usage. Just write me off as a nerd and help out if you can.
I've got 1500hrs of experience on the EMJ, so I am familiar with basic radar usage. Just write me off as a nerd and help out if you can.
04-24-2015 | 01:27 PM
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From my experiences riding on Mesa airplanes maybe they should be providing their pilots a course on how to use the radar lol
04-24-2015 | 01:34 PM
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My Answer was meant to be constructive. This radar works the same as the five or six other models I've used. On/off, tilt, and gain. You tilt it up +5-6° for takeoff to see what you're getting in to, then tilt it down to +1-3° when you level off. If you think some clouds are hiding something behind it, you turn the gain up a notch. If there's a lot of fluff around and you want to see what's really there to be concerned about, then you turn the gain down a notch.
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