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@ Mazin
2025-06-13 21:30:45
The consistent summer afternoon scattered thunderstorms make for more difficult flight planning this time of year. Though my plane can technically fly up to 25,000 feet, I only fly up to 17k as that way I can use an oxygen cannula instead of the full mask. Most storms are in the 30s. I also don’t have onboard radar, only XM weather which can be delayed as much as 15 minutes.
I’ve found that often a large deviation around the outside of an entire system (as opposed to picking your way through it) is not as time consuming as you might think. A smoother and safer ride for you and your passengers for a 10-20% increase in travel time. A good tradeoff most of the time.