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Professional Flight Planning

Weather & Flight Planning

Master the art of weather analysis and flight planning with our comprehensive tools, resources, and expert guidance for safe aviation operations.

Quick Access Tools

Essential tools for immediate weather and planning needs

Current Weather Conditions

Real-time weather data for informed flight decisions

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Live Weather Intelligence

Access real-time METAR reports, surface observations, and current conditions

Weather Forecasts

Comprehensive forecast data for flight planning

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TAF & Terminal Forecasts

24-30 hour airport-specific forecasts for precise planning

Wind patterns and atmospheric conditions visualization

Winds Aloft Forecasts

Upper-level wind and temperature data for route planning

Flight Planning Tools

Professional navigation and route planning resources

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Professional Flight Planning

Comprehensive tools for route planning, navigation, and flight preparation

Radar & Satellite Imagery

Real-time weather visualization and tracking

Weather radar display showing storm systems

Doppler Radar

Live precipitation tracking

Satellite view of weather systems from space

Satellite Imagery

Cloud cover and systems

Lightning detection and tracking systems

Lightning Detection

Real-time strike data

Weather Briefing Process

Step-by-step guide to obtaining a complete weather briefing

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1

Standard Briefing

Get current conditions, forecasts, and NOTAMs for your route.

2

Abbreviated Briefing

Update previous briefing with new information or specific items.

3

Outlook Briefing

Planning briefing for flights 6+ hours in advance.

4

Go/No-Go Decision

Make informed decisions based on complete weather analysis.

Weather Minimums Reference

Quick reference for VFR and IFR weather minimums

VFR Weather Minimums

Class B, C, D Airspace

  • • Visibility: 3 statute miles
  • • Cloud clearance: Clear of clouds
  • • Ceiling: No specific requirement

Class E (below 10,000 MSL)

  • • Visibility: 3 statute miles
  • • Cloud clearance: 500' below, 1,000' above, 2,000' horizontal

Class G (below 1,200 AGL)

  • • Day: 1 mile visibility, clear of clouds
  • • Night: 3 miles visibility, 500'/1,000'/2,000'

IFR Weather Minimums

IFR Takeoff Minimums

  • • Part 91: No specific minimums
  • • Part 135: 1 mile or RVR 5000
  • • Check departure procedures

IFR Approach Minimums

  • • Precision: 200' HAT, 1/2 mile or RVR 2400
  • • Non-precision: Varies by approach type
  • • Circling: Varies by aircraft category

Alternate Airport

  • • Precision: 600' ceiling, 2 miles visibility
  • • Non-precision: 800' ceiling, 2 miles visibility

Need Weather Briefing Assistance?

Our instructors can help you interpret weather data and make safe flight decisions.

Weather Consultation

Get expert help with weather interpretation

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Flight Planning Help

Assistance with route planning and weather analysis

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