Question: What is it about thunderstorms that make them so dangerous for aircraft? Why don't regular rain and snow pose the same risks?
Answer: Thunderstorms are so dangerous for aircraft because they can cause microbursts or downdrafts, which have caused many of the accidents that have occurred throughout the past 30 years. Regular rain and snow offer challenges, but properly equipped aircraft can handle these types of weather without many problems. For example, a commercial jet has de-icing equipment while a small, single-engine Cherokee would not normally have de-icing equipment.
Q: How do air traffic control and airport operations monitor birds around airports?
A: There has been some work on developing radar equipment that will detect bird activity, but it has not been deployed at this time. Pilot reports and controller observation are the methods used most to report bird activity. Airports have several methods of dealing with birds; some actually shoot noise cannons to scare them away.
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