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What are acceptable sources of weather data for flight planning?
Acceptable sources of weather information appropriate for flight planning: Weather products for preflight planning and en-route operations, such as area and winds-aloft forecasts and graphical weather data.
What are FAA approved weather sources?
The FAA has identified three distinct types of weather information available to pilots and operators. Observations. Raw weather data collected by some type of sensor suite including surface and airborne observations, radar, lightning, satellite imagery, and profilers. Analysis.
Is ForeFlight an approved weather source?
ForeFlight repackages aviation weather data from various sources including the National Weather Service and Weather Decision Technologies. This means that Part 121 and 135 operators may now list ForeFlight as their approved QICP and as an official source for weather information.
Is ForeFlight legal for IFR?
I brought up IFR and he assured me that the foreflight/stratus is legal for IFR. My response was “as an efb, just for displaying the charts.” But he swore it is legal for navigation including flying approaches.
Can a pilot conduct an instrument approach to an airport?
(b) A pilot conducting an eligible on-demand operation may begin and conduct an instrument approach procedure to an airport that does not have a weather reporting facility operated by the U.S. National Weather Service, a source approved by the U.S. National Weather Service, or a source approved by the Administrator if –
What do you need to know about FAA instrument flight procedures?
The FAA’s Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) Information Gateway is the web portal the public can use to request new procedures and to preview and comment on procedures in development. The IFP request form includes general questions to establish what type of procedure is desired and whether any coordination has been done with airport management.
Why is an instrument flight procedure ( IFP ) important?
Moreover, the access afforded by an instrument flight procedure (IFP) under a wide variety of meteorological conditions can be a catalyst for increased aeronautical activities. Historically, most flight procedures have been based on terrestrial navigational aids (navaids) requiring a considerable investment in equipment and resources.
What do I need to know about IFR landings?
(f) Each pilot making an IFR takeoff or approach and landing at a military or foreign airport shall comply with applicable instrument approach procedures and weather minimums prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction over that airport.