Many people have requested copies of this list. It is presented here for their perusal. Several recent incidents have demonstrated that many Air Traffic Control Specialists don't know very much about mountain wave, nor about how it presents a hazard to light airplanes. This article provides information on mountain wave taylored for ATC specialists so that they may be better able to provide assistance to aircraft in distress and help avert unncessary accidents. Mountain Wave for Pilots Mountain Wave is an atmospheric phenomenon which can present an extreme hazard to the operation of aircraft.
Light aircraft are particularly susceptible.
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