Saint Louis University Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science

Flight Status Dashboard - Demo Scenarios

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Real-time data from KCPS (St. Louis Downtown Airport) and KSTL (Lambert Airport)

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Purpose: This demo page shows how the aviation dashboard displays different flight restriction levels based on weather conditions.

The system uses a concentric restriction model where more restrictive conditions automatically apply to all less experienced pilot categories.

Status Legend

All Pilots Clear: No weather restrictions in effect
Private+ Only: Student pilots restricted (winds ≥20kt or crosswind >10kt)
Commercial/Instrument Only: Student & Private pilots restricted (winds ≥25kt or crosswind >15kt)
All Flights Restricted: All pilots restricted (winds ≥30kt, crosswind >20kt, ceiling <1500ft, visibility <3SM, heat index ≥105°F, or temp ≤5°F)

Note: Temperature restrictions (heat index and cold weather) are applied in addition to wind/visibility restrictions and shown in the flight status display with 🌡️ (heat) and ❄️ (cold) indicators.

Scenario 1: Perfect Flying Conditions
Wind: 090° at 8 knots
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: Clear
Temperature: 72°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 2.3 knots
All Pilots Clear
No weather restrictions in effect
Scenario 2: Moderate Surface Winds
Wind: 270° at 22 knots
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft AGL
Temperature: 68°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 8.1 knots
Private+ Only
Restricting factors: 🌬️ 22 knots
Scenario 3: High Crosswind Component
Wind: 180° at 24 knots
Visibility: 7 SM
Ceiling: 2,200 ft AGL
Temperature: 75°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 18.2 knots
Commercial/Instrument Only
Restricting factors: 🌬️ Crosswind 18.2 knots
Scenario 4: Very High Surface Winds
Wind: 310° at 32 knots gusting 38
Visibility: 8 SM
Ceiling: 2,800 ft AGL
Temperature: 65°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 15.4 knots
All Flights Restricted
Restricting factors: 🌬️ 32 knots
Scenario 5: Low Cloud Ceiling
Wind: 120° at 12 knots
Visibility: 5 SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft AGL (BKN012)
Temperature: 62°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 3.1 knots
All Flights Restricted
Restricting factors: ☁️ Ceiling 1200 ft
Scenario 6: Reduced Visibility
Wind: 090° at 15 knots
Visibility: 2 SM (haze)
Ceiling: 4,000 ft AGL
Temperature: 78°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 4.2 knots
All Flights Restricted
Restricting factors: 👁️ Visibility 2.0 SM
Scenario 7: Multiple Restricting Factors
Wind: 060° at 26 knots
Visibility: 4 SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft AGL
Temperature: 58°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 16.8 knots
Commercial/Instrument Only
Restricting factors: 🌬️ 26 knots, 🌬️ Crosswind 16.8 knots
Scenario 8: Marginal Student Conditions
Wind: 200° at 19 knots
Visibility: 6 SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft AGL
Temperature: 70°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 11.2 knots
Private+ Only
Restricting factors: 🌬️ Crosswind 11.2 knots
Scenario 9: Extreme Heat Index
Wind: 090° at 8 knots
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: Clear
Temperature: 96°F
Heat Index: 108°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 2.3 knots
All Flights Restricted
Restricting factors: 🌡️ Heat Index 108°F
Scenario 10: Cold Weather Operations
Wind: 310° at 22 knots
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft AGL
Temperature: 18°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 10.6 knots
Private+ Only
Restricting factors: 🌬️ 22 knots, ❄️ Temperature 18°F - Preheat required
Scenario 11: Extreme Cold Temperature
Wind: 180° at 12 knots
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: Clear
Temperature: 2°F
Crosswind RWY 12/30: 9.1 knots
All Flights Restricted
Restricting factors: ❄️ Temperature 2°F

Heat Index and Temperature Restrictions Examples

These restrictions apply independently of wind/visibility restrictions above

Summer Day (High Heat Index)

Temperature: 95°F
Humidity: 65%
Heat Index: 108°F
Heat Index ≥ 105°F: All Flights Restricted
Heat Index ≥ 100°F: Diamond Dual/Piper Solo Restricted
Heat Index ≥ 95°F: Diamond Solo Restricted
Temperature > 32°F: OK

Winter Day (Cold Temperatures)

Temperature: 18°F
Humidity: 45%
Heat Index: 18°F
Heat Index < 95°F: OK
Temperature < 32°F: Avoid extended power-off ops
Temperature ≤ 23°F: Preheat/recent flight required
Temperature > 14°F: Solos allowed (if preheated)

Key Benefits of This System