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SkewTLogPro releases version 3.0—upgrade your weather briefing today

iPad Pilot News

SkewTLogPro releases version 3.0upgrade your weather briefing today iPad Pilot News It seems like there are two types of pilots: those who have never heard of Skew-T log (p) charts and true believers who know they are the source of all truth and knowledge about weather. Is there wind shear at a certain altitude?

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AIRMETs Vs. SIGMETS: What’s the Difference?

Pilot Institute

For pilots and anyone involved in aviation, understanding AIRMETs and SIGMETs is invaluable. SIGMETs alert pilots to more severe weather events like thunderstorms, volcanic ash, or strong turbulence that could pose serious risks to any flight. SIGMETs alert pilots to severe weather, such as thunderstorms. What Is an AIRMET?

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What Is a SPECI and When Is It Issued?

Pilot Institute

Tornadoes, funnel clouds, volcanic ash, or dust storms are extremely dangerous to all pilots. Thunderstorms can also bring wind shear and lightning. As a pilot, you should pay close attention to this section. 011955Z : The date and time of issuance (first day of the month at 19:55 UTC).