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So what do we mean by a “Real” alternate? Recently I had to divert due to unforeseen weather. I found myself thinking about how I chose my eventual alternate and why we should all have an alternate in mind even if not required by law. Today we discuss how to choose a “real” alternate and why one might be important on every flight, even one in the pattern.

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Welcome to episode 281. Summer flying has arrived and today we start off our annual discussion of summer flying with some interesting experiences and great advice from our experienced co-hosts. My name is Carl Valeri and joining me today is Tom Frick and Sean Moody.

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Cruise Flight:

Summer flying in 2021 advice and experiences.

Talking Points:

The joys of summer flying
- Days are longer so more flying!
- Fewer worries about icing.
Hazards of summer flying
- Thunderstorms.
  - How far you should try and avoid them.
  - What side of the storm should I fly?
  - How far above the thunderstorms should I fly?
- Airspace and thunderstorms “squeeze”.
- Humidity
  - Carb Ice
  - Water in fuel
- Hot starts
- Unexpected engine system indications
- Even affects airliners
- Density altitude.
Summer flying tips for passenger comfort….and your comfort.
- Bring water.
- Shade for your plane and you.
  - Hats and plane covers.
- Fly earlier and later in the day.
- Air vents
- Buy an air conditioner
- Sick sack in plane
- Information for the passenger
Tools for preflight.
- Prog charts
- Ipad apps for navigating around weather.
In-flight tools for summer flying.
- ADS-B
  - Watch what others are doing.
- XM weather
- Flightradar 24
Tools on the internet for learning weather.