Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
(3) For forecaster services, e.g.,
DD-175-1 updates or extensions, the
observer can act as an intermediary with
the Sub-Regional Forecast Center (SRFC)
forecaster or advise the pilot who to call
(4) Advise forecaster/observer of ETA when
terminal weather is requested
(5) A listing of the SRFC can be found in
FLIP Flight Information Handbook
c.
Operates on UHF frequencies
d.
Listed in the FLIP Flight Information Handbook
and the Enroute Supplement under "Metro"
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2.
Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)
Enroute Flight
Advisory Service
a.
Operated by FAA--call name example: "San
Antonio Flight Watch" or "Flight Watch"
b.
Provides updated enroute weather information
(1) Not intended for preflight weather brief or
random weather reports and forecast,
contact nearest FSS for this information
(2) Specifically designed to provide enroute
aircraft with timely and meaningful weather
advisories pertinent to the type of flight
intended, route of flight, and altitude
c.
Usually accessible anywhere over continental
US above 5,000 ft AGL, generally 6:00 am to
10:00 pm; however, hours of operation are
expanding at some facilities
d.
Operates on VHF frequencies--122.0
e.
Also available on specific frequencies reserved
for high altitude traffic (for aircraft flying above
18,000 ft)
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