Metro-03
Meteorology Review
VIII. Enroute procedures 1.1.1.9.1
Sg 8, fr 3
Lesson Organization
?
Once you are airborne, where can you get current
weather information?
ANSWER:
1. Pilot-to-Metro facilities
2. Flight Watch facilities (EFAS)
3. Flight Service Stations
4. ARTCC (center)
5. Transcribed Weather Broadcasts
A.
Sources of in-flight weather information
Sg 8, fr 4
In-Flight Weather
NOTE: The sources below are listed in the order in
Information Sources
which they should be used.
1.
Pilot-to-Metro Service (PMSV)
a.
Operated out of NASs, MCASs, and USAF
bases—call name example: “Kingsville Metro”
or “Metro”
b.
Pilots can directly access weather forecasters;
however, check FLIP Flight Information
Handbook for specific availability times and/or
locations
2.
Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS)
a.
Operated by FAA on VHF frequencies—call
name example: “San Antonio Flight Watch” or
“Flight Watch”
b.
Provides updated enroute weather information
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