High, Low, Flat?

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FutureThunderbird
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High, Low, Flat?

Post by FutureThunderbird » Sat May 12, 2007 1:43 pm

Just wondering what the ceiling requirements are for each show are. Thanks
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Post by Lawndart » Sat May 12, 2007 2:02 pm

Approx; High: 8,000ft and 3sm, Low: 3,500ft and 3sm, Flat: 1,500ft and 3sm. Sometimes the ceilings are fluctuating though and the Thunderbirds will shift mid-show from vertical stuff to low stuff and back. If the visibility is lower, they'll usually fly a series of flat passes with the Delta, not a demo...
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