A Lifetime Love of Aviation

I was introduced to aviation from a very young age. My first flight lesson in a small plane took place before I even learned to drive. I received my Private Pilot License when I was 17 and have flown over 300 hours since then. Learning to fly is a large commitment, both in time and expense, but few other pursuits provide the freedom and satisfaction fo flying an airplane. As a pilot, you must be well-versed in many topics, such as basic aerodynamics, mechanical systems, navigation, and weather. Shown below is a sample of the weather report available to a pilot at most airports.
Get Aviation Weather Report by Airport Identifier

An aviation weather report in "code" (Raw Data) and some interpretations

  • Raw Data:
  • Block letters: Airport Identifier
  • Time:
  • Surface Winds:
  • (if winds are variable an additional block of information will appear here)
  • Visibility:
  • Cloud Data
  • Temperature:
  • Dewpoint:
  • Altimeter:
  • Remarks
Before the computer era, "Raw Data" was the only printed information available