To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.124 or greater is installed. Here’s how it works. Suppose you want to make a flight from Cincinnati Municipal Airport (KLUK) to Port Columbus Airport in Columbus, Ohio (KCMH). You want to depart KLUK around 1830Z and fly VFR at 5,500 MSL. Your estimated time en route (ETE) is approximately one hour. Your weather briefing includes the following information: METARs: KLUK 261410Z 07003KT 3SM -RA BR OVC015 21/20 A3001 KDAY 261423Z 14005KT 3SM HZ BKN050 22/19 A3003 KCMH 261351Z 19005KT 3SM HZ FEW080 BKN100 OVC130 22/17 A3002 TAFs WINDS ALOFT Remember that you have the option of getting this information in “plain English” format if you prefer not to decode. Whichever format you select, the first step is to look at your weather data in terms of three specific ways that weather can affect your flight: turbulence, visibility, and aircraft performance. |