Altostratus
This middle cloud genus is composed of water droplets, and sometimes ice crystals, In the mid-latitudes, cloud bases are generally found between 15,000 and 20,000 feet. White to gray in color, it can create a fibrous veil or sheet, sometimes obscuring the sun or moon. It is a good indicator of precipitation, as it often precedes a storm system. Virga often falls from these clouds.
Aero Linx: Introduction to Aircraft Power Plants
This course provides information on the operation, components, and systems of aircraft power plants. Occasional references to specific military components and protocols do not detract from the relevance of the material as a whole. Aircraft power plants must meet exacting requirements for dependability and endurance. Many difficult engineering problems have been overcome in an effort to satisfy these requirements with further advances being made each day.
Aero-News Quote of the Day
"As a result of the contractors’ negligent construction, the runway is deteriorating in an accelerated fashion and will ultimately interfere with ongoing runway operations."
Source: From a lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court in Torrance, CA, alleging shoddy workmanship in the construction of a 13,000-foot runway at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) which opened in April 2007.
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