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Latest revision as of 11:08, 11 March 2009
Stable Air
- poor low level visibility
- stratus type cloud
- steady precipitation
- steady winds which can change markedly with height
- smooth flying conditions
- steep lapse rate
- small temperature lapse rate
Unstable Air
- good visibility (except in precipitation)
- cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds
- showery precipitation
- gusty winds
- moderate or severe turbulence
- shallow lapse rate
- high temperature lapse rate
