Current Observations; Forecasted Weather; Notams - Cirrus SR20 Flight Operations Manual

Cirrus SR20 and SR22
Section 7
• Pilot reports,
• Area forecast,
• Current and forecasted icing potential tools,
• http://www.aviationweather.gov.

Current Observations

The third step is to become familiar with the current observations
along the intended flight. Current weather observations within 50 miles
of the departure, intended route and destination airport should be
analyzed. Weather products available include:
• METARs,
• Pilot reports.
Go to http://adds.aviationweather.gov/java/ for an interactive
weather tool.

Forecasted Weather

The fourth step is to understand what the weather is expected to do
during your flight. Evaluate the weather +/- 2 hours from your
estimated time of arrival at the destination or planned alternate.
Weather products available include:
• TAFs,
• Area forecast,
• Prognostic charts,
• Winds and temperature aloft,
• AIRMETs, SIGMETs and Convective SIGMETs.

NOTAMS

The fifth step is to become aware of any NOTAMs that may affect the
flight. Pay close attention to any TFRs that may interfere with your
routing.
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Flight Operations Manual
Supplementary Information
P/N 23020-002
June 2008