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Who approves the weather sources for domestic operations?
Whenever a part 135 operator is required to use a weather report or forecast for IFR operations, the operator must use weather reports or forecasts prepared by the NWS, or a source approved by the NWS. Where NWS services are not available, the source must be approved by the FAA.
What is the primary source of weather information for pilots in the US?
Flight Service Station (FSS) The FSS is the primary source for preflight weather information. A preflight weather briefing from an FSS can be obtained 24 hours a day by calling 1-800-WX BRIEF from anywhere in the United States and Puerto Rico.
What does the general public care about most in a weather forecast?
The general public is typically most interested in weather conditions that may impact their activities and safety.
What is the controlling factor when determining landing minimums?
The controlling factor is the visibility. During a nonprecision approach, there is an assumption that you will have to level off at the minimum descent altitude until reaching the missed approach point.
Are area forecasts discontinued?
An Aviation Area Forecast (FA or ARFOR) was a message product of the National Weather Service (NWS) in the United States. It has been replaced by Graphic Area Forecasts, or GFA, in 2017.
When is part 135operator required to use a weather report?
Whenever a part 135operator is required to use a weather report or forecast for IFR operations, the operator must use weather reports or forecasts prepared by the NWS, or a source approved by the NWS. Where NWS services are not available, the source must be approved by the FAA.
What are the regulations for sources of weather?
Part 135 and (I believe) Part 121 operations all have a requirement to use a source of weather that has been approved by the U.S. National Weather Service: §135.213 Weather reports and forecasts.
When to use a weather report or forecast?
(a) Whenever a person operating an aircraft under this part is required to use a weather report or forecast, that person shall use that of the U.S. National Weather Service, a source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service, or a source approved by the Administrator.
Can a certificate holder use a weather report?
No certificate holder may use any weather report to control flight unless it was prepared by the U.S. National Weather Service or a source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service. Each certificate holder shall use an approved system for obtaining forecasts and reports on each route to be flown and at each airport to be used.