Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 8 -- 1.1.1.5.2
For what period is the winds aloft forecast in Figure 15
valid?
ANSWER: 0600Z to 1500Z.
Question 9 -- 1.1.1.5.2
Appearing on a winds aloft forecast, what does the code
1569-12 mean?
ANSWER: Wind is from 150 degrees at 69 kts; temperature
is -12 degrees Celsius.
G. National Weather Service (NWS) Severe Weather
Reports and Forecasts 1.1.1.4.6
NOTE: Flight is not specifically prohibited in the areas
where convective outlooks, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and
convective SIGMETs are active, but common sense and
experience should help determine your flight decision
making. However, Severe Weather Watch bulletins
(WW) and CNATRA Weather Warnings (CAWW) do
prohibit flight in the areas covered.
1.
Convective Outlooks (AC)
a.
Issued by the National Severe Storm Forecast
Center (NSSFC) in Kansas City
b.
Outlines potential general thunderstorm activity
and areas where thunderstorm intensity may
approach severe limits
c.
Disseminated 3 times daily (2 times daily
between September 1 and January 31) -- 24-hr
forecast period
(7-97) Original
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