That means that at a closure rate of 360 knots, it takes 30 seconds for impact if the other aircraft is 3 NM away. This leaves but 17.5 seconds to determine that the elected course of action is correct and must be taken. This provides radar as well as eyes for traffic detection. Also, use high intensity strobe lights to increase your own visibility to other aircraft by as much as 10 times. The end of summer is a prelude to a change in season and the re-appearance of fall weather flying conditions and reduction in daylight hours.
Early fall is one of the most pleasurable times of the year to fly.
We have been putzing around the patch all summer. Indeed, regional cross country s have been a part of our flying during the summer months. We have become accustomed to not only summer visibility limitations, but also more than familiar with storm cloud formation and wet weather flying. We have put in enough time this summer that we are comfortable flying. Now the seasonal change is about to start and we are looking forward to it.