SayWeather is an automated weather reporting system that retrieves weather from an on-airport solar-powered weather station and provides that information via an AWOS-like advisory over the airport’s UNICOM frequency. And now that information is also available through ForeFlight’s airport view.
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Video: Winter Weather Challenges
Are you ready to fly in winter weather? This video from the FAA includes lots of tricks and tips to help keep you safe this season.
New weather feature available from AOPA
AOPA Weather provides national and airport-specific data in a mobile-friendly format that makes it easy for pilots to check weather on the go, even through the AOPA app.
Picture of the Day: Godzilla
Rolf Ringgold submitted this photo and note: “I was planning on flying that day until I noticed that Godzilla was about to eat Fargo…”
Picture of the Day: Mother Nature’s power in the Sunshine State
Dave Cohen sent in this picture, with a note: “Dave and Carolyn Cohen encountered this impressive rain downdraft north of Orlando, on the return leg of a brunch trip to Williston (X60) from Apopka (X04).” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. […]
Colorado weather cameras now operational
The Colorado weather cameras are the first FAA cameras outside of the state of Alaska.
An algorithm with an eye for visibility helps pilots in Alaska
The algorithm turns FAA web cameras into visibility sensors, increasing safety for general aviation pilots in Alaska.
Free webinar: Aviation Weather Hazards
The webinar will discuss methods to assess potential weather hazards and how to avoid them.
Graphical Forecasts coverage areas expands
New coverage areas include Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the New York Oceanic region, including Bermuda.