Step 2: Make sure you know how to get a weather briefing and get one before each flight.
Non-instrument rated pilots flying into poor weather conditions is a major cause of fatal accidents. If you take a look at the NTSB accident reports you will notice that in most cases the pilot failed to get a weather briefing, or they got one, they were warned about the weather conditions and decided to attempt the flight anyway.
Before each flight you need to obtain a weather briefing. If the conditions are questionable, stay on the ground.
Even if you know that the weather is perfect, you still need to get a briefing and here's why: The briefer will also tell you about any NOTAMs which could affect your flight. This includes such things as temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) due to firefighting or a presidential visit. Another example of a NOTAM would be a runway closure at your destination airport.
When you call, the briefer wants to hear specific information about your proposed flight, in a specific order. In the video course that follows I put my phone on speakerphone as I call for a briefing. This allows you to hear every detail.
Before each flight you need to obtain a weather briefing. If the conditions are questionable, stay on the ground.
Even if you know that the weather is perfect, you still need to get a briefing and here's why: The briefer will also tell you about any NOTAMs which could affect your flight. This includes such things as temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) due to firefighting or a presidential visit. Another example of a NOTAM would be a runway closure at your destination airport.
When you call, the briefer wants to hear specific information about your proposed flight, in a specific order. In the video course that follows I put my phone on speakerphone as I call for a briefing. This allows you to hear every detail.
