Why Is Area Forecast Discussion Important for Preflight Planning?

The AFD is a vehicle for the forecaster to document technical reasoning behind the forecast they just issued.
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Tornado Flattens Hangars at Airport in Eastern Oklahoma

A NOTAM projects David Jay Perry Airport to be closed for a week.
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Decoding the Weather

The goal of the coded form was to allow forecasters and observers to key in data quickly.
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When Planning an Airplane Trip, Make Sure the Car Is Ready

You might not mind the windy weather, but think about how your passengers will feel.
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Are There Any Amendment Criteria for a TAF?

When there’s a discrepancy, an aviation weather forecaster can make an update.
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Wait, Is 2022 Over Already?

As a pilot, I'm just getting started on these things that I’ll keep doing in 2023.
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FAA Releases New Weather Handbook

The updated 'Aviation Weather Handbook' includes more than 500 pages of practical information.
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Hot Weather Takes a Toll

Adjusting your training to the demands of summertime flying.
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When Being Wrong is Right

Airline-style aeronautical decision making takes place at the lower flight levels.
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Microgrid Keeps Airport Up and Running After Earthquake

The 6.4 earthquake struck Humboldt County, California before dawn Tuesday, leaving more than 70,000 residents in the dark.
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