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How to Read METAR and TAF Reports

Pilot Institute

Part of these standards is understanding how weather conditions can affect the flight performance of their drones. To this end, drone pilots are expected to understand weather forecasts in the form of METAR and TAF reports. Key Takeaways METAR and TAF provide vital weather info for pilots. METAR vs TAF: Whats the Difference?

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Extreme Turbulence in Singapore Airlines flight 321

Fear of Landing

A few seconds later, at 07:49 UTC, “all hell broke loose” as passenger Andrew Davies said to CNN. It probably only lasted a few seconds, but I remember vividly seeing shoes and iPads and iPhones and cushions and blankets and cutlery and plates and cups flying through the air and crashing to the ceiling.

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AIRMETs Vs. SIGMETS: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

These weather alerts each have their own role: AIRMETs warn about moderate conditions like turbulence, icing, and limited visibility, which can affect smaller or less equipped aircraft. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight.

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

In aviation, staying ahead of the weather is a must. When weather conditions shift unexpectedly, that’s when a SPECI report comes in. A SPECI (or Special Report) offers a quick weather update between the routine METARs. Let’s explore how SPECIs are going to help you plan around unexpected weather twists.

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METAR Deciphered

Learn to Fly

These “aviation routine weather reports” provide pilots with an accurate depiction of current weather conditions at an airport. Different sources will tell you this comes from METeorological Aerodrome Report, Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine Weather Report, Meteorological Terminal Air Report, or Meteorological Airfield Report.

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Make Your Own METAR Map!

AeroSavvy

The lights change color to indicate weather conditions based on METAR reports via internet. Either way, METAR is a format for reporting weather observations. ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System) or older AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) stations automatically collect the data used in METARs. Take your pick.

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Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243: Shot Down Over Grozny

Fear of Landing

The crew repeatedly asked for weather at Mineralnye Vody. Please, request weather Mineralnye Vody. Give us vectoring to Mineralnye Vody, and please give us weather Mineralnye Vody. However, the METAR weather reports from Grozny tell a different story. Flight 8243 : Yes sir, give me the weather forecast for Makhachkala.

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