Aviation Weather Forecast - Current Weather Conditions in Your Area.

One of the most important things that a pilot can do is to get an updated aviation weather forecast prior to taking off on across country. You can get this info from TAF, METARS, GFA's, area forecasts etc. All this information will allow you, as a pilot, to form a 3D picture in your mind as to how the weather (WX) will play out, not only at your point of origin, but also at your destination. Never get caught with your pants down!!!

A good pilot will always have a backup plan, incase the WX goes south during a transit. It is always advisable to look at a weather map in order to look for WX, wind currents, and ceilings and visibility along your proposed route.

You should also look at the WX, on either side of your route, so you know where to go incase you do run into bad WX. You don't want to go from bad weather to bad weather.

Always have an escape plan in the back of your mind.

Please visit the following sites for the aviation weather forecast in your area: NAVCANADA   NOAA's Aviation Digital Data Service  UK Government Met Office  Australian Government - Bureau of Meteorology - Aviation Services   NOAA's Aviation Weather Service.

All of these sites are government sites from their respective countries. I chose these sites as all the other aviation weather sites base their forecasts off of the information received from these government sites. You may as well base your decisions on information received directly from the source.

WX is in a constant state of flux. Weather systems flow across the country from west to east. Local geographical conditions cause local WX phernomena over certain areas that can change rather quickly.

Sometimes in a matter of minutes the WX can change from "clear and a million" to IFR conditions. This is why it is absolutely necessary that you use your WX services to the maximum extent possible.

It is quite normal, especially on the East Coast, for two aerodromes only miles apart to have two drastically different WX conditions.

Don't forget there are also hazards that can occur during VFR conditions as well. These include wind shear, turbulence, severe up and downdrafts, and even migratory birds.

Knowing how the WX works is extremely important, as pilots. The services that are available to you in your respectful countries, can give you the big picture before you set out on your journey, instead of when you suddenly fly into the soup!!

Knowing the WX forecast will give you the wisdom to cancel a planned flight, or to turn back when conditions go from good to bad. Understanding WX will allow you to know and understand your own personal limitations where weather is concerned.

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