Fairfield/M-ASA Ridge & Wave Flying Seminar – by Mike Higgins
A seminar was conducted by Mike Higgins on January 17, 2015, describing experiences flying in ridge and wave conditions in the mid-Atlantic region bounded by Blairstown NJ in the north, the central Pennsylvania plateau in the west and Tazewell VA in the south. The following topics were explored in a discussion, question and answer format.
– Map/Description of Appalachian Ridge System
– Ridge & Wave WX Forecasting
– Ridge Flying Intro (DW)
– Wave Flying Basics (WM)
– Fairfield Long Task Routes/Methods
– Long Duration/Distance Flight Considerations
– Cold Weather Flight Considerations
– 23 April 2014 Flight
Briefing Slides/Video