Is Sferics Equipment Still Needed in the Cockpit?
It depends on the mission and how much money you’re willing to spend.
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How Do I File a Pilot Weather Report Online?
One of the most cumbersome tasks in GA flight is the PIREP.
How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather
Pilots may find weather to be one of the most challenging subjects but also the most intriguing.
ForeFlight Introduces Reported Turbulence Map
ForeFlight estimates its Reported Turbulence layer offers 50 times more turbulence reports than manual PIREPs.
Here’s the Lowdown on ‘Vertical Visibility’
During any flight, a pilot will encounter several different
flavors of visibility.
The Down-Low on Wind Shear
There are some things your CFI may not have taught you from the TAF.
Aviation Weather Center Website Upgrade—the Good, Bad, and Ugly
While the site was due for an update, some of the changes haven’t necessarily been a step forward.
The Point Forecast Sheds New Light on TAFs
A terminal aerodrome forecast, simply known as a TAF, is perhaps the most difficult forecast any meteorologist will ever make. A TAF is essentially an hour-by-hour forecast for conditions significant to aviation at an airport over the next 24 or 30 hours.
Fog: the Malignant Weather Ninja
Although it is a common atmospheric phenomenon, there’s a reason that fog demands a pilot’s complete respect.
