From the course: Cert Prep: FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License (2017)
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Aviation weather
From the course: Cert Prep: FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone License (2017)
Aviation weather
- It doesn't matter if you're flying an actual airplane or a small unmanned aerial system, checking the weather is something that you should do each and every time before you fly. Weather can have a great effect on your flight conditions and can affect the safety of your operation. The basic weather minimums to be able to fly your sUAS are 500 feet below clouds, 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds, and a minimum flight visibility of three statute miles. The sources of weather information for sUAS are Flight Service by using the website, www.1800wxbrief.com. You can create a free account in order to use the briefing service. You can also use the National Weather Service at www.aviationweather.gov. This is free and does not require registration. You should also review any temporary flight restrictions at http://tfr.faa.gov. Of course, you can always check ATIS, ASOS, and AWOS services. There are different types of weather briefings. They are Standard Briefing, Abbreviated Weather…
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