Upslope Effect
The cooling of an air flow as it ascends a hill or mountain slope. If there is enough moisture and the air is stable, stratiform clouds and precipitation may form. If the air is unstable, there might be an increased chance of thunderstorm development.
Aero Linx: The International Miniature Aircraft Association, Inc. (IMAA)
The International Miniature Aircraft Association, Inc. (IMAA) is formed for the purpose of fostering and advancing the operation of large scale radio controlled model aircraft in a setting where informality and safety of operations prevail. Additionally, it is formed to create an atmosphere where pleasure, recreation, fellowship, and co-mingling can be fostered and found to exist amongst individuals enjoying the sport of building and flying large scale radio controlled model aircraft.
“Eurocopter AS355 operators can now benefit from the latest glass panel technology with improved reliability and decreased maintenance costs through the replacement of mechanical navigation instruments and spinning mass gyros with the installation of EFD 1000H Pro primary flight display,” said The MCA includes an EASA-approved flight manual supplement and restricts operation to day VFR.
Source: Mark Ferrari, vice president sales, Aspen Avionics, following the EASA approval of a minor change (MCA) to Aspen for the installation of the Evolution EFD 1000H Pro in the Eurocopter AS355.
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