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Weather flying means learning to read clouds

Air Facts

Weather flying means learning to read clouds Air Facts Journal I had the privilege of working with Richard Collins for a decade, and in that time I learned an awful lot about weather flying. It’s not surprising—the man probably knew more about real world weather than anyone. Is that weather convective or just harmless showers?

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Union Says FAA To Drop ATC Center Weather Forecasters

AV Web

The FAA is eliminating National Weather Service forecasters at all 21 of its Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC) in favor of an automated system. The alarm was raised by the National Weather Service Employees Organization Monday. The crew was not warned of the dangerously deteriorating weather.

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How to Wrap Your Head Around Weather

Flying Magazine

Despite my background as a research meteorologist, my aviation weather background was limited when I was a student pilot. So, I was very excited to discover what more I might learn about weather in addition to all of these other disciplines. It Isn’t Easy First and foremost, weather is inherently difficult.

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Using Davis weather stations as backup weather reports

iPad Pilot News

Using Davis weather stations as backup weather reports iPad Pilot News Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot have dozens of weather resources, from radar images to icing forecasts, but sometimes these familiar weather products aren’t enough.

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Keesler Air Force Base: Home Of The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron 'Hurricane Hunters'

Simple Flying

This is also the home base of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the "Hurricane Hunters". Keesler Air Force Base has provided valuable training for United States Air Force personnel since just before America entered World War II. Both Keesler AFB and the Hurricane Hunters provide the United States with exceptional services.

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Weather Delays in US Aviation: Everything You Need To Know

Simple Flying

Weather-related delays are a significant issue in the US aviation industry, affecting thousands of flights annually. Understanding the types of weather that cause these delays, how they impact flights, and the measures taken to mitigate them is important for both passengers and aviation professionals.

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US Air Force Hurricane Hunters To Investigate Gulf Weather System

Simple Flying

However, there are now some notable weather disturbances in the Caribbean. The Atlantic hurricane season appears to have been off to a slow start this year, with an unusually quiet August and early September (the hurricane season runs until November 30th and peaks on Tuesday).

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