Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
d.
Hazards section always has a Flight
Precautions entry; if none expected, "NONE
EXPT" shall be stated
e.
Every HAZARDS section will conclude with the
statement "TSTMS IMPLY PSBL SVR OR GTR
TURBC ICG LLWS AND IFR CONDS"
f.
The reference plane within the FA sections is
mean sea level (MSL) unless otherwise noted
NOTE: The statement "NON MSL HGTS
DENOTED BY AGL OR CIG" shall be included
in the hazards section.
6.
Synopsis and VFR Clouds/Weather section
a.
Section contains an 18-hour synopsis,
consisting of a 12-hour specific forecast,
followed by a 6-hour categorical outlook giving
a total forecast period of 18 hrs
b.
All or parts of the SYNOPSIS AND VFR
CLOUDS/WEATHER section may be delayed if
the forecaster determines that available
information is inadequate to support a quality
FA product
c.
The following specific items, if applicable,
should by included for each 12-hour specific
forecast in the SYNOPSIS AND VFR CLOUDS/
WEATHER section
(1) Sky condition (cloud height, amount, and
tops) if bases are at or below 18,000 ft MSL
(2) Surface visibilities and associated
obstructions when visibility is between
3 and 6 miles (if coverage is 3,000 square
miles or greater)
(3) Weather (precipitation, including thunder-
storms, fog, haze, blowing dust, etc.), if it
results in surface visibilities of 3 to 6 miles
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