Readers of IFR know well the emphasis on checklists, procedures, and best practices. These are things that deliver positive results to keep us working safely and efficiently. But sometimes the most critical lessons come from understanding what actions to avoid. In aviation, a single poor decision can cascade into a dangerous situation with great speed.
So today we’re going to flip the script and explore some things not to do in aviation weather: those habits, misconceptions, and mistakes that lead down a long path that could end with an NTSB report. I hope that by covering these negative aspects of aviation meteorology we can all build a more comprehensive safety net for ourselves and learn some interesting concepts in the process.
