Weather & METARs
In a METAR what does M mean on a METAR when reading temperature EX: (M01/M08)
M stands for negative
How does an increased weight affect drone performance?
Longer takeoff distance, reduced maneuverability, and shorter flight time.
If the winds read 18012G20KT, what is does it stand for?
Winds coming from 180 Degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Why is center of gravity important to an UAS.
An improper CG affects stability and control, leading to an loss of control.
Overcast at 3000FT, Broken clouds at 7000FT, FEW clouds at 10000FT, scattered clouds at 15000
Define METAR KPHX 241900Z 20015G25KT 8SM SCT045, BKN100, 36/14 A2985 RMK A02 SLP110, T03610139
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, 24th at 7PM, winds coming from 200 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 25 knots, 8 statute miles of visibility, scattered clouds at 4500FT broken clouds at 10000FT, a temp of 36C/Dew 14C, altimeter 29.85 inHg, remarks automated observation system, sea level pressure of 1011.0mb, temp of 36.1C and a few of 13.9C
In a TAF what does FM152300, 16015KT P6SM SCT040 mean?
From the 15th at 11PM until the next change, winds will come from 160 at 15 knots, with a visibility greater than 6 SM, and scattered clouds at 4000FT.