Weather

Altimeter settings vary wildly in mountainous terrain, so lean on a lifesaving habit.

Prediction meeting artificial intelligence isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Flying high gives pilots the best opportunity for unlimited visibility and safe conditions.

Step into an aviation forecaster’s shoes and see how it’s done.

Controllers can provide assistance with adverse conditions when workload allows.

Many approach control facilities have airport surveillance radar physically
located on the field.

Availability of alternate weather sources for pilots cited for the action.

A good estimation of the cloud tops is like the finest gold, especially for pilots flying under IFR during the winter months.

The term ‘margin of error’ isn’t used in the aviation industry, especially as it relates to weather.

Ask the average person to explain the distinction between a watch and a warning, and you’ll find that a majority don’t know how.