500 mb Thickness Map
Colder air thickens the troughs while warmer ridges expand eastward. This mid-level pattern sets the stage for frontal movement and cloud evolution below. #WxPattern #FlightPlanning #DontGetLeftBehind true-north-explorers.ca @environmentca @weathernetwork
500 mb Thickness Map over North America
Mid-atmosphere thickness shows the battle between cold Arctic air and warmer southern air. Steep gradients = stronger storms. Track how troughs & ridges evolve to forecast fronts below. #WeatherMaps #ForecastTools #FlightPlanning
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The Engineering Behind UgCS: Insights from Kristaps Brass on the Future of Drone Flight Planning
UgCS, developed by SPH Engineering, is revolutionizing drone flight planning with innovations like Smart AGL and true terrain following.
Kristaps Brass shares insights on overcoming engineering challenges to enhance safety and efficiency for pilots.
#DroneTechnology #FlightPlanning
What's that? You want my last 3 flight plans, 3 months of flight logs, and maintenance logs for my drones you say? 😮
Don't get caught out.
Get smart with your drone ops @dronedeskapp😉
#drone #flightplanning #compliance
Have you ever filed a composite flight plan? Read my latest blog post to know when and how to take advantage of this rarely used tool.
fly.blakecrosby.com/2025/05/comp...
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3/5 | Airline Route Examples
ANA → Dallas → Mexico City (via American Airlines)
Air Canada → Vancouver → Mexico
JAL + Aeroméxico also works. Plenty of options!
#WorldCupTravel #FlightPlanning #AviationRoutes
This is why I stopped using weather products from NavCanada. This time last year I gave a webinar on how to use Windy for flight planning. Feel free to check it out. fly.blakecrosby.com/2023/10/usin... #aviation #flying #flightplanning #weather #avgeek
