Thunderstorms and Airplanes

Thunderstorms and Airplanes by Richard L Collins. Published by Delacorte Press/Eleanor Friede, New York, NY, 1982. 1st Stated Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Chipped DJ. 280 Pgs. ISBN 0440088771. LCCN 81-17533. The first complete book on flying in relation to thunderstorms. The author provides an in-depth understanding of why, when, and where these mot lethal of weather hazards are likely to develop and move, and gives practical advice on flying well clear of them. He clearly describes the dynamics of thunderstorms, windshear, and other related phenomena and alerts you to the conditions: moisture, lifting action, and instability, ins which they breed. You are then guided step-by-step through a systematic and thorough pre-takeoff weather briefing in which all available weather data are correlated to forecast storm location and severity, and to arrive at a sound ''go/no-go'' decision. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 17035.