Description

This article provides generic guidance on the use of weather radar to detect and avoid hazards associated with Cumulonimbus (Cb) clouds. Reference should always be made to the manufacturers operating instructions as different weather radars may well have different capabilities and require different handling techniques.

Effects

Flight into Cumulonimbus clouds is hazardous; aircraft flying close to, or into, a Cumulonimbus (Cb) cloud can reasonably expect to encounter some or all of the following: