MDA is a man-made (synthetic) recreational drug noted for its stimulant and psychedelic properties that has been used since the 1960s as a clubbing and sex-enhancing substance, with some similarities to LSD and MDMA (ecstasy). Sought after effects.
The soaring temperatures that Las Vegas is experiencing this week could cause grief for pilots at other airports, because heat thins the air and makes it more difficult for aircraft to lift at take-off. To deal with that, pilots need to gain more momentum as they roll down the runway before reaching liftoff speed.
Captain Thomas says that wind shear may cause a pilot to break off a landing at around 3,000ft: âItâs the right thing to do â put the power on and get up and out of there.â Pilots always have a plan B in mind if the intended approach is not safe or if the airport closes because of high winds.