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PA.I.C.K3cFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Temperature and heat exchange

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Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: c. Temperature and heat exchange

Bottom line

Uneven heating drives atmospheric motion and changes aircraft performance.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 12, Weather Theory — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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