These weather information links allow for a good grasp of current and forecast weather conditions
for planning a flight. This information also allows for almost realtime
local and national weather conditions.
However, this site is only used for reference! You MUST obtain an official Weather briefing
via your local FSS, (800)WX BRIEF, or 800WXBRIEF.com.
The planning steps to accomplish before every flight are as follows:
- Obtain Current and Forecast Local Weather conditions.
- Complete the Take-Off
Data Worksheet.
- Current Weight and Balance Worksheet.
- Chart the CG.
- Aircraft Performance Data.
- Current Weather conditions for Density Altitude.
- Crosswind Component Worksheet.
- Upon arriving at the aircraft, Aircraft Accepance Check
- Thorough Preflight.