00-57 - Hazardous Mountain Winds and Their Visual Indicators

Date Issued

September 10, 1997

Responsible Office

AND-720

Description

Assists pilots involved in aviation operations to diagnose the potential for severe wind events in the vicinity of mountainous areas. It provides information on preflight planning techniques and on in-flight evaluation strategies for avoiding destructive turbulence and loss of aircraft control. Pilots, dispatchers, air traffic controllers, and other who must deal with weather phenomena and the routing of aircraft will benefit from the information contained in this advisory circular.

• Part 1.pdf (PDF)
• Part2_pg51-65.pdf (PDF)
• Part2_pg66-81.pdf (PDF)
• Part3_glossary.pdf (PDF)
• AC00-57_Contents.pdf (PDF)