Fun day to fly

Poopsmith · May 19th, 2006, 16:50

KGEG 191731Z 191818 16008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
FM2100 20013G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN110
FM0000 23012G20KT P6SM -TSRAGS BKN060CB OVC130
TEMPO 0104 24030G45KT
FM0600 14006KT P6SM BKN110 BKN200
FM1200 23008KT P6SM -RA BKN050 OVC100

deserteaglle · May 19th, 2006, 16:55

GA!!! This guy can't even type english!

desertdog71 · May 19th, 2006, 19:23

Looks like a typical spring day in Kansas.

Killtron2000 · May 19th, 2006, 22:27

Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information. I understand back in the days of teletype they had to save space that way but now you can get a satellite picture or even a video of the weather but we still have to decipher all that. There will probably be an accident where this was a factor and then they will change. Or maybe someone who knows more about it could explain.

Dugie8 · May 19th, 2006, 23:19

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Originally Posted by Killtron2000

Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information. I understand back in the days of teletype they had to save space that way but now you can get a satellite picture or even a video of the weather but we still have to decipher all that. There will probably be an accident where this was a factor and then they will change. Or maybe someone who knows more about it could explain.

I blame the French, but I'm just bitter that way....

Bandit_Driver · May 19th, 2006, 23:25

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Originally Posted by Killtron2000

Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information. I understand back in the days of teletype they had to save space that way but now you can get a satellite picture or even a video of the weather but we still have to decipher all that. There will probably be an accident where this was a factor and then they will change. Or maybe someone who knows more about it could explain.

Why fix what isn't broken. Most people don't have a problem reading aviation weather. My flight release is already 50+ pages. I don't need it any longer.

If you really want, duats.com can give a decoded briefing.

Champcar · May 19th, 2006, 23:26

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Originally Posted by Killtron2000

Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information. I understand back in the days of teletype they had to save space that way but now you can get a satellite picture or even a video of the weather but we still have to decipher all that. There will probably be an accident where this was a factor and then they will change. Or maybe someone who knows more about it could explain.

I think its just one of them old world wide standards thats hanging around.

Swen · May 20th, 2006, 01:31

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KGEG 200411Z 200424 25015KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC100
FM0600 23008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150
FM1200 23008KT P6SM -RA BKN050 OVC100
FM1800 21012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060CB BKN150

Translated:

Quote:

Forecast for: KGEG (SPOKANE/METRO, WA, US)

Text: KGEG 200411Z 200424 25015KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC100 Forecast period: 0400 to 0600 UTC 20 May 2006 Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change Winds: from the WSW (250 degrees) at 17 MPH (15 knots; 7.8 m/s) Visibility: 6 miles (10 km) Ceiling: 7000 feet AGL Clouds: broken clouds at 7000 feet AGL
overcast cloud deck at 10000 feet AGL Weather: VCSH (showers in vicinity)

Text: FM0600 23008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150 Forecast period: 0600 to 1200 UTC 20 May 2006 Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change Winds: from the SW (230 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.2 m/s) Visibility: 6 miles (10 km) Ceiling: 15000 feet AGL Clouds: scattered clouds at 7000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 15000 feet AGL Weather: no significant weather forecast for this period

Text: FM1200 23008KT P6SM -RA BKN050 OVC100
Forecast period: 1200 to 1800 UTC 20 May 2006 Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change Winds: from the SW (230 degrees) at 9 MPH (8 knots; 4.2 m/s) Visibility: 6 miles (10 km) Ceiling: 5000 feet AGL Clouds: broken clouds at 5000 feet AGL
overcast cloud deck at 10000 feet AGL Weather: -RA (light rain)

Text: FM1800 21012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060CB BKN150
Forecast period: 1800 UTC 20 May 2006 to 0000 UTC 21 May 2006 Forecast type: FROM: standard forecast or significant change Winds: from the SSW (210 degrees) at 14 MPH (12 knots; 6.2 m/s)
gusting to 23 MPH (20 knots; 10.4 m/s) Visibility: 6 miles (10 km) Ceiling: 15000 feet AGL Clouds: scattered clouds at 6000 feet AGL
broken clouds at 15000 feet AGL Weather: VCSH (showers in vicinity)

Enough said.

AP2B · May 20th, 2006, 04:37

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Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information.

Doesn't it make you feel just a little bit special to be able to read it?

May 19th, 2006, 16:50	#1
Poopsmith Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ND/MN Unfortunately Posts: 181	Fun day to fly KGEG 191731Z 191818 16008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 FM2100 20013G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB BKN110 FM0000 23012G20KT P6SM -TSRAGS BKN060CB OVC130 TEMPO 0104 24030G45KT FM0600 14006KT P6SM BKN110 BKN200 FM1200 23008KT P6SM -RA BKN050 OVC100 __________________

May 19th, 2006, 16:55	#2
deserteaglle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 690	Re: Fun day to fly GA!!! This guy can't even type english! __________________ Fly the god#@$% plane. People usually ask for advice to have someone to agree with what they've already decided or to have someone to blame when things go wrong.

May 19th, 2006, 19:23	#3
desertdog71 Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: KIDP/KCNU Posts: 3,008	Re: Fun day to fly Looks like a typical spring day in Kansas. __________________ www.flywhiteair.com http://www.myspace.com/desertdog71 Following message is for SkyCougar. Took my chances on a big jet plane, Never let them tell you that they're all the same.

May 19th, 2006, 22:27	#4
Killtron2000 Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prime Universe Posts: 1,638	Re: Fun day to fly Can someone explain to me the reason for abbreviating weather information. I understand back in the days of teletype they had to save space that way but now you can get a satellite picture or even a video of the weather but we still have to decipher all that. There will probably be an accident where this was a factor and then they will change. Or maybe someone who knows more about it could explain. __________________ This is a signature, fear it.

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