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Bog · August 21st, 2004, 23:08

Not to be a dcik about this, but remember as PIC it's up to you to avoid the stuff, not the controller. If something bad goes wrong and you land "prematurely," nothing will happen to the controller (history has proven that). You also don't want to fall into the trap that you rely upon certain sectors with good radar, because the day you need it, it'll be down. Then what?

Key words told to me by the DE who did my instrument rating: "You're now legal to kill yourself." Sobering thought.

If you can, print a hard copy of NEXRAD or something similar before you launch. Have an idea where that stuff is going and you're off to a good start. Plan your flight to completely avoid it, or just don't go.

August 21st, 2004, 23:08	#3
Bog Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,164	Re: ATC and weather avoidance Not to be a dcik about this, but remember as PIC it's up to you to avoid the stuff, not the controller. If something bad goes wrong and you land "prematurely," nothing will happen to the controller (history has proven that). You also don't want to fall into the trap that you rely upon certain sectors with good radar, because the day you need it, it'll be down. Then what? Key words told to me by the DE who did my instrument rating: "You're now legal to kill yourself." Sobering thought. If you can, print a hard copy of NEXRAD or something similar before you launch. Have an idea where that stuff is going and you're off to a good start. Plan your flight to completely avoid it, or just don't go.