Commercial Written Question

[Trever Oakes]

The question in question basically states that mountain wave turbulence is most dangerous to an aircraft downwind of the mountain flying into the wind..

I understand the downwind part, that's where the turbulence is.

I don't understand how the headwind is any more dangerous than a tailwind though.

 

[ja_user]

Aren't they referring to the downdraft?

 

[dmspilot]

The question in question basically states that mountain wave turbulence is most dangerous to an aircraft downwind of the mountain flying into the wind..

I understand the downwind part, that's where the turbulence is.

I don't understand how the headwind is any more dangerous than a tailwind though.

Would you rather get caught in a downdraft while flying toward rising terrain or falling terrain?

 

[Trever Oakes]

Would you rather get caught in a downdraft while flying toward rising terrain or falling terrain?

I see. I feel dumb now lol. Thanks!

 

[dmspilot]

I see. I feel dumb now lol. Thanks!

I didn't mean to make you feel dumb. I wasn't sure if that's what the question was getting at, since it was paraphrased. But I'm glad I answered your question.

 

[Trever Oakes]

I didn't mean to make you feel dumb. I wasn't sure if that's what the question was getting at, since it was paraphrased. But I'm glad I answered your question.

I think was just confused as to whether they meant the turbulent downdraft, or the wave turbulence which could be caused as well.

 

[MauleSkinner]

I think was just confused as to whether they meant the turbulent downdraft, or the wave turbulence which could be caused as well.

The updraft and downdraft in wave are glassy smooth. It’s the rotor underneath the wave peak that’s rough.

 

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