Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 17, 2024

SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. In this article, we’ll discuss what makes AIRMETs and SIGMETs important, how to read them, and why each matters for flight planning. But do you know how to read them?

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UTC Turbulence Weather Knot 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 25, 2024

The start and end dates and times are coded in YYMMDDttt format (UTC time). B) 2106231700 is the start time and date in UTC. C) 2106232300 is the end time and date in UTC. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) EFBs have made flight planning easier and more convenient than ever. Each subject has its own FAA keyword.

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NOTAMs UTC Runway Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This allows you to make quick adjustments to your flight plan. 011955Z : The date and time of issuance (first day of the month at 19:55 UTC). “TSB25” shows a thunderstorm began at 19:25 UTC, and “TS OHD MOV E” means a thunderstorm is overhead, moving east. 3/4SM : Visibility of ¾ statute miles.

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Altimeter Weather Wind Shear Runway 52