FAA ISSUES UPDATED GUIDANCE ON THUNDERSTORMS
Last month, FAA issued AC 00-24C, Thunderstorms, which describes the hazards of thunderstorms to aviation and offers guidance to help prevent accidents caused by thunderstorms. This AC cancels AC 00-24B, Thunderstorms (January 20, 1983).
The current edition of AC 00-6 provides more details regarding the atmospheric conditions leading to the formation of thunderstorms, and includes the following information:
· Thunderstorm types
· Thunderstorm terminology
· Hazards to aviation
· Ground-based weather radar
· Airborne weather radar
· Dos and Don’ts of thunderstorm avoidance
If you have any questions about the updated guidance, please contact our office.