Got weather? Really? Well, is it the type of weather information you need to make a truly informed go, no-go decision? Maybe not, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is recommending that the FAA and the National Weather Service work together to put better weather information in pilots’ hands.
The NTSB action comes just days after the FAA and several industry groups launched an initiative called “Got Weather?” that is intended to help pilots prepare for weather challenges during the 2014 flying season. The Safety Board’s message appears to be presenting misgivings about whether the information readily available to pilots through Flight Service and online resources is really good enough.
