Weather - Aviation Weather Forecasts Flashcards
1
Q
What are Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts? (TAFs)?
A
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) is a concise statement of the ‘expected’ meteorological conditions significant to aviation for a specified time period within 5 statue miles of the center of the airports runway.
2
Q
What is an ‘Aviation Area Forecast’?
A
Abbreviated as an ‘FA’, forecast specified weather phenomena covering a flight information region or other area designated by the meteorological authority.
3
Q
What information is provided by an FA (Aviation Area Forecast)?
A
- Synopsis
- Clouds and Weather
- Cloud Amount
- Cloud Bases and Tops
- Precipitation
- Visibilities
- Sustained Surface Winds 20 knots or greater
- 12-18 hour categorical outlook - IFR
