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  1. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

    Apr 8, 2009
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    I thought I saw some red up high, sadly I didn't have the camera pointed up high enough.

    0:11 in the video.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilBxJGI4Fo[/ame]
     
  2. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

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    I should mention sprite lightning is cloud to outer space lightning.
     
  3. Fave

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    Very cool !
    Out of curiosity, and his could be the stupid question of the month, also note I have 0 flying knowledge, what would you do if your radar went kaput? It looks like you're flying between 2 storms. How would you manage to stay on a safe course through them?

    Please don't tell me that was taken while you were on the tarmac lol
     
  4. LouB747

    LouB747 Formula 3

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    While there's only 1 radome in the nose, there are 2 sets of everything else for the radar. So essentially we have 2 radars. I've never had both sets fail. It's extremely rare to have one unit fail.

    You could advise ATC of your lose of radar, and ask to follow a track that the aircraft ahead of you flew. Also, ATC near main airports has radar as well.

    I hope this answers it.
     
  5. Fave

    Fave F1 Rookie

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    That makes perfect sense. Thanks !
     
  6. MarkPDX

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