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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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Quiz: Cold Weather Operations

Flight Training Central

As winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to understand how the cold weather will not only affect the aircraft performance but also your preflight and weather planning. Use this quiz to test your cold-weather flying knowledge. What type of weather is forecast for the area to the northeast of area D?

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Weather, Controller Shortages Loom For Record Holiday Weekend

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Weather will also likely cause problems. The post Weather, Controller Shortages Loom For Record Holiday Weekend appeared first on AVweb. Whitaker said the New York area will likely see the most controller-related issues.

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Weather reports going visual

AOPA

The National Weather Service will retire the text-based traditional alphanumeric code, or TAC, airmet and area forecast (FA) reporting systems, for the continental United States, effective January 27.

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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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Storm Eowyn hits UK with record winds; multiple airports cancel flights 

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On January 24, 2025, red warnings were issued for Northern Ireland as well as central and southwestern areas of Scotland as Storm Eowyn brought strong winds causing very dangerous conditions, according to data from the UKs Met Office weather forecasters.

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Air Canada cuts flights at Toronto Pearson after storm and Delta DL4819 crash

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We anticipate it may take several more days, depending on the weather, to return to fully normal operations. Before the storm, Air Canada cut back its flight schedule, expecting that weather would limit takeoffs and landings at major airports across the country.

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