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How to Read a METAR – Our Full Guide to Aviation Weather Reports

Pilot Institute

Ideally, they try to land into a headwind, may tolerate crosswinds , and try to avoid significant tailwinds. Why it is important in a METAR Landing in a strong crosswind is a tricky business. In most clouds, the visibility is zero, meaning that you should avoid clouds entirely if you are flying VFR. However, beware!

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