CHAPTER 2

Chapter 2

Aviation Weather Product Policy

Classification of WX Products

• The FAA gets its official wx info from the NWS
• The FAA cautions using unfamiliar or 3rd party weather products
• Goes as far as to say to review the description of services and provider disclosure

Types of Wx Info

• Observations
• Raw weather data collected by sensors
• Analysis
• Wx info that has been enhanced or interpreted
• Forecasts
• Prediction of wx including:
• TAF
• AIRMETS
• SIGMETS
• Center Wx Advisories
• Meteorological Impact Statements

Aviation Weather Sources

• Federal Government
• This includes the FAA and NWS
• The Feds are not the only source for wx information anymore
• Commercial Wx Information Providers under contract
• A FAA approved source of wx dudes
• Like Lockheed Martin and DUATS
• Must follow technical and quality assurance standards
• Commercial Wx Information Providers
• Repackage the wx
• Use caution when using
• Products are not under FAA/NWS control