Clear air turbulence detection

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moocow
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Clear air turbulence detection

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Saw this article today on Gizmodo. Apparently Ze Germans are working on an ultraviolet laser that can detect CAT.

http://gizmodo.com/laser-equipped-plane ... 1039907780
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Re: Clear air turbulence detection

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My detection system never fails me.

:goodman: When the overhead light leaves an imprint on the top of my head I know I have found some CAT.
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N2 wrote:My detection system never fails me.

:goodman: When the overhead light leaves an imprint on the top of my head I know I have found some CAT.
LOL! Big plus 1! :lol: 8)
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Re: Clear air turbulence detection

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Monitor your OAT gauge. If it increases suddenly for no apparent reason hang on, you'll find out. :wink:
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N2 wrote:My detection system never fails me.

:goodman: When the overhead light leaves an imprint on the top of my head I know I have found some CAT.
But when that overhead light killed off a few IQ points, it's a tad too late.
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Re: Clear air turbulence detection

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That's not turbulence! I'm PF

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