Feb 23, 2023
265 Crackling Communications: Exploring the Phenomenon of Precipitation Static + GA News
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Summary
265 Max talks about Precipitation Static, sometimes called
p-static. P-static is a phenomenon that can affect aircraft in
flight, particularly in areas of high humidity or where there is
precipitation. It is a form of electrostatic discharge that can
cause interference with an aircraft's communication and navigation
systems. Static electricity is created by air friction as an
aircraft flies, and when the electric charge accumulates
sufficiently to discharge, radio interference is generated.
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