the FAA’s Flight Service, and check METARs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, weather camera images, historical data, and other sources to understand weather context and trends. An excellent all-in- one source for weather reports is the helicopter low-altitude mode in the Aviation Weather Center’s new Graphical Forecasts for Aviation— Low Altitude, which offers expanded capability from the former HEMS Tool. Select the “layers” icon to toggle on additional data, including radar and satellite images.
3
DO consider latency with weather reports. It takes time to
capture, process, and submit data, and some technology services are faster than others. Even near real- time data can lag behind the reported condition by 2 to 15 minutes, accord- ing to the FAA’s Aviation Weather Handbook.
4
DON’T assume that favorable conditions will continue.
Sudden weather changes can put your mission at risk. Plan to check weather reports while flying, and make sure you have enough fuel for weather delays. Don’t begin an IFR flight with fuel for a VFR flight, said Jason Quisling, senior VP of flight operations and air command for Air
Methods, during the USHST’s Oct. 5, 2023, IFR Weather Camera Summit.
5
DO brush up on your meteorol- ogy and weather-planning
knowledge. Every region—and every season—offers unique challenges. Even experienced pilots need a refresher
when operating in a new area. For spe- cific US regions, for example, start your research with the FAA’s Aviation Weather Handbook.
For more on the value of aviation weather cameras, see the two-part May 2023 HAI Spotlight on Safety feature.
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