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

Pilot Institute

In most clouds, the visibility is zero, meaning that you should avoid clouds entirely if you are flying VFR. If the sky is only partially covered, you may be able to find a hole and navigate VFR on top. However, beware! Many aviators have flown through a fools hole only for the hole to close up!

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