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@ 08:43 AM, November 26
Weather is often a frustrating subject. I'm driving to Lexington KY this weekend to celebrate thanksgiving. Even though I'm driving, I still practice the weather forecast and look West to see what is coming. Doing this helps me plan and get ready for anything. Learning this will help you make correct decisions for flying. Be assured that there will be questions on this subject both on the written & oral exams. Thanksgiving is still my favorite even though my Mom passed away during this time a year ago. I thank God for the blessings he provided for our family. God bless you & your family during this weekend.
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@ 06:10 PM, November 26
http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi?Submit=Go&sta=KOSH&state=WI
See above for a long time favorite weather website. The forecast for winds and temps is surprisingly accurate. The graphics make it easy to interpret. Cloud base and visibility forecasts help to estimate whether or not the flight can be made VFR. Know this site isn't an official FAA sponsored website but I do find the information to be very user friendly.
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Posted by
@ 01:32 AM, November 27
I use www.aviador.es for METAR, TAF and other things.
The truth is that you don't know how, but you become addicted to watching the weather.
Xavier
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@ 06:12 AM, November 27
Good Morning,
The best two weather tools by far are:
http://weather.aero/hems
and
http:// weather.aero/jade
These are java tools developed by noaa, so you have to down load some stuff first time. however, these give you the best picture of your weather and are automaticallt updated. give them a try i think they can really help you.
Sincerely,
Steve D.
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Posted by
@ 08:55 AM, November 27
Waiting for weather stinks. I started my training about the same time, except I got flying right away on Jul 1. In Septermber when my Sport Pilot exam got canceled due to weather, I decided to continue my training for Private Pilot which was completed by the end of October. I have had my FAA checkride postponed 3 times now due to weather, and I am praying for good weather here Tuesday which is my next scheduled date.
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Posted by
@ 03:18 PM, November 28
Your doing a terrific thing for GA with your efforts here! This is a great tool for the aviation community to use to recruit prospective pilots into the fold. Good Work!
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Posted by
@ 04:49 PM, December 01
I personally like www.navmonster.com as it does alot of neat things. Be sure to get an official weather briefing from wx brief however to cover the legalities. The more information you review the better. The better quality the information the quicker you can get weather out of the way and get in the air. However the best advice for you is to ensure that you always stay within your limits and that includes all aspects of weather gusty conditions, etc. Just because it's legal doesn't mean its the smartest thing to do.... happy flying and keep up the good work.
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Posted by
@ 11:39 AM, December 02
I know weather can be a stumbling block for new pilots. And there’s no avoiding studying and learning about weather theory and interpreting weather reports. But I love the advice from “the original weekend pilot,” Frank Kingston Smith, who had a personal philosophy about weather flying: if it’s wasn’t a perfect weather day, he simply wouldn’t go up. Maybe not entirely practical, but certainly less stressful. Here’s a clever “weather” website that seems to support that keep-it-simple philosophy.
http://goingtorain.com/
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Posted by
@ 04:29 PM, December 02
Make sure you discuss with Jason one of the most difficult maneuvers a VFR pilot will make: the 180 degree turn. Continuing a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions is never a good thing to do. Even had a briefer thank me once for canceling a return flight due to bad weather because she had been (as a CAP member) out on searches for missing aircraft in bright sunshine the day after IMC conditions were prevalent. Sure enough, the next day was bright and sunny and I had a great flight home. It's a whole lot easier to spend an unplanned extra night on a trip rather than find yourself in the soup with few options. Keep up the good work on both this blog and your training Brady.
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Posted by
@ 12:23 AM, December 10
I enjoy your videos. That is such a cool idea. Please make more as you progress through CFII. How is that for encouragement?
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Posted by
@ 09:52 PM, December 18
A weather reference...
AC 00-45F Revision 1 Aviation Weather Services July 2008
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/90620AAC739B37D8862574890057B8FE?OpenDocument&Highlight=ac%2000-45f
30 Hour TAF Aviation Code Format that commenced November 5, 2008
http://www.aviationweather.gov/general/pubs/front/docs/jun-08.pdf
http://www.weather.gov/os/aviation/pdfs/30-hr_taf-examples.pdf
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