9/24 oak-abq swa1951

[christy]

I fly to ABQ quite a bit for my job--not exactly one of my favorite destinations due to frequent turbulent landings. I'm quite happy to have found your site, and offer much appreciation in advance!

[tb_neg]

The jet stream is taking a sharp dip in the area, but it's evening out. I think there is a slight chance of some light turbulence, but should be ok. Welcome to the site!

[christy]

The flight was great--smooth as glass until final approach. Gotta love landing in Albuquerque:eek:

It does make me wonder if there's a good way to predict those mountain waves/thermals that plague that area. I tend to find night flights are the best--any thoughts?

Thanks again for your great site!

[tb_neg]

There really isn't a good way, but as you said, night flights would be best, but I think early morning (before the sun comes out), would be as good if not better. It's just a matter of heat. Just how rough was landing in ABQ? ( Use this chart for a guide: http://www.turbulenceforecast.com/turbulence_types.php )


The flight was great--smooth as glass until final approach. Gotta love landing in Albuquerque:eek:

It does make me wonder if there's a good way to predict those mountain waves/thermals that plague that area. I tend to find night flights are the best--any thoughts?

Thanks again for your great site!

[christy]

I would probably call it moderate--lots of fishtailing and abrupt bumps. I find it never really starts until the aircraft reaches about 10,000 ft, so at least it doesn't last too long.

Thanks again!