ASCI 202

     T here are many factor's that can affect the ability to flight, and none are more prominent than weather. There are many different weather phenomenon that can cause pilot's difficulty and even stop flight operations completely. The type of weather I will be discussing in this entry is icing and how it affects aircraft's flight capability.        Icing can cause many in flight complications including increased drag, decreased lift and thrust, and increased weight due to the buildup of ice reshaping the cambers on the aircraft. An excess amount of ice can also cause malfunctions in navigation instruments including the altimeter, gyroscopic functions, and even radio antennas.  When dealing with Flight operations there are three main types of icing that effect aircraft in the air. These types of icing are Clear Icing, Rime Icing, and Mixed Icing. Clear Icing is sometimes considered the most dangerous types of icing due the heavier weight and solid structure, which is harde

     T here are many moving parts that must work together to make the national airspace system function effectively, all which are equally important to the overall success of flight operations. The two I will be comparing  today are Control Towers and Terminal Radar Approach Control. Though both have very different jobs, the equally ensure the safety and expeditiousness of air traffic.      Control towers, most often known as simply tower, are the first and last control entity pilot's contact during their flight. Tower is usually broken down into four control positions: Flight Data, Clearance Delivery, Ground Control, and Local Control. Flight Data handles flight progress strips for other positions and ensures that all operations are recorded and handled appropriately. Clearance Delivery is responsible for broadcasting departure clearances, as well as amending any changes in flight plans or routes for aircraft departing the control towers area of jurisdiction. Ground Control ensure