Magaliesberg Weather Guide

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 22 - 23 September, 2012

Disclaimer: This weather guide is precisely that, a 'guide'! Use it, but question it, and always do your own research before flying! Remember that it is the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off!

Note: This weather report is for Aeroden (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E), a lodge and airstrip on the northern side of the northern Magaliesberg ridge, 6 miles west of the Hartebeespoort Dam wall - so PLEASE check the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS ARE WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong!

For the LATEST Magaliesberg WX go online to:
Aeroden >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=395350
Brits >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=79714

Firstly, the WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.20 @ 20h00:

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Cloud and rain expected over the weekend


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

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Saturday 22nd Month:

Wind: N 3-7 knots increasing RAPIDLY to NW 14-22 knots later in the day.
High-Level Winds: YES! (Red/Purple is BAD!)
Temperatures: 17-28C
Cloud Cover: Light cloud, low level and higher, but could worsen (watch the weather reports)
Precipitation: Possible

Comments: Stay home, cut the lawn, chill!

Sunday 23rd September:

Wind: S 6-12 knots decreasing throughout the day to SW 7-9 knots, and increasing again slightly later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: Yes! Not as bad as Saturday but exercise care!
Temperatures: 13-23C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Not a great day for flying! Spend the day doing maintenance and give your aerie a good once over!!!


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 36010 (Cost R5 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: Not great weather for flying!

Weather Flying Tip: Rather vacuum the pool! If anything, get a quick flight in on Friday morning!

Useful Weather Websites:
WindGuru http://www.windguru.cz
Kobus Botha Weather http://www.weatherphotos.co.za
South African Weather http://www.weathersa.co.za

[John.com]

I took my own advice about a possible Friday morning flight, so got up early, pinged the weather station at Aeroden, and although not looking great at 4:30am, I took my chances and headed to Aeroden!

Arriving there I pinged the weather station again and got this report:

Aeroden Airf
21 Sep 05:13
Wind: SE T128 7-23kph,4-12kts
Temp: 19C
Hum: 62%
QNH: 1019mb FAL
Dewpoint: 12C
CU Height: 3058ft
D.Alt: 4549ft
Sunrise-06:00
Sunset-18:05

The wind sock was VERY active, so walked about, realised it was definately NOT flying weather, so got back in my car and headed home, frustrated but alive!

Safe Skies!

[John.com]

Here is the latest WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.21 @ 17h00:

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Expect cloud and rain

[John.com]

Whereas tomorrow morning (Sunday 23 September) is flyable, predicting the WEEKENDS is easy by looking at this high-level wind chart!!!

Anyway, back to tomorrow morning . . . . Sunday 23 Sep:

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Sunday 23rd September:

Wind: S 6-8 knots decreasing to SW 4-5 knots later in the day, picking up again (SW 7-9) towards late afternoon.
High-Level Winds: Not in the morning, but increasing later in the afternoon.
Temperatures: 13-25C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Comments: ENJOY!!! Fly early, then head to the AAD 2012 Air Show!

FYI . . . . Weather Radar (22.09.12 @ 17h00), showing cloud and rain moving off to the east!

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Tue 25 - Thu 27 September, 2012

SPECIAL ALERT: Tue 25 - Thu 27 September is FLYABLE!!!

Disclaimer: This weather guide is precisely that, a 'guide'! Use it, but question it, and always do your own research before flying! Remember that it is the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off!

Note: This weather report is for Aeroden (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E), a lodge and airstrip on the northern side of the northern Magaliesberg ridge, 6 miles west of the Hartebeespoort Dam wall - so PLEASE check the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS ARE WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong!

For the LATEST Magaliesberg WX go online to:
Aeroden >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=395350
Brits >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=79714

Firstly, the WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.24 @ 17h00:

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Cloud and rain has moved east leaving clear skies!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Tue 25 - Thu 27 September:

Wind: 4-6 knots up to 7-8 knots.
High-Level Winds: Yes, but manageable (refer to chart above)
Temperatures: 13-28C (refer to chart above)
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Not bad conditions in the mornings, so get those flights in whilst you can!

For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 36010 (Cost R5 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: Beware of Friday 28 Sep!!!

Weather Flying Tip: Always check 'Winds Aloft'!

Useful Weather Websites:
WindGuru http://www.windguru.cz
Kobus Botha Weather http://www.weatherphotos.co.za
South African Weather http://www.weathersa.co.za

[John.com]

Awesome Awesome flying from Aeroden late this afternoon!

The sun dipped below the horizon at 18:05, so I had to force myself to touch down at 18:22!!! If Aeroden had runway lights I might well still be flying!

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.09.26 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png (27.97 KiB) Viewed 5051 times

WInds 4-5knots, Temp low of 14C . . . . TIME TO FLY!!

Tomorrow morning I'll be airborne at 05:30-ish! Who is keen to join me??

Safe Skies!

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 29 - 30 September, 2012

Disclaimer: This weather guide is precisely that, a 'guide'! Use it, but question it, and always do your own research before flying! Remember that it is the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off!

Note: This weather report is for Aeroden (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E), a lodge and airstrip on the northern side of the northern Magaliesberg ridge, 6 miles west of the Hartebeespoort Dam wall - so PLEASE check the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS ARE WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong!

For the LATEST Magaliesberg WX go online to:
Aeroden >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=395350
Brits >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=79714

Firstly, the WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.28 @ 08h00:

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Cloud and rain currently across large parts of the country, including the Magaliesberg!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.09.29-30 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png (49.91 KiB) Viewed 5022 times

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Saturday 29th September:

Wind: S 9-20knots decreasing to WSW 2-4knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: Early, but dropping off later in the day
Temperatures: 9-21C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Not flyable in the morning!

Sunday 30th September:

Wind: S 4-5knots decreasing to NNW 3-3knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 10-25C
Cloud Cover: High Level only
Precipitation: No

Comments: VERY FLYABLE! Although low wind speed, beware of the 180 degree change in wind direction from morning to afternoon.


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 36010 (Cost R5 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: Saturday morning = If you do decide to fly in to Rustenburg on Saturday please exercise extreme care due to HIGH winds in the morning (S 11-18knots on the deck and MUCH worse aloft)! Then, beware of the 180 degree change in wind direction on Sunday!

Weather Flying Tip: Many pilots go their whole lives without understanding what a MOUNTAIN WAVE is. Quite a few have lost their lives because of this lack of understanding. One need not be a licensed meteorologist to understand the mountain wave phenomenon http://www.mountainflying.com/Pages/mou ... _wave.html

Useful Weather Websites:
WindGuru http://www.windguru.cz
Kobus Botha Weather http://www.weatherphotos.co.za
South African Weather http://www.weathersa.co.za

Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

Just checked the weather for Magaliesberg for tomorrow (Sun 30th)!!

WOW!!! Probably one of the best flying days in AGES!!

Winds 2-2knots in the morning to 2-3knots in the afternoon!!

Let's burn some holes in the sky!

See you up there.

Safe Skies!

[Ian]

Thanks John, Saturday AM lived up to the forecast, we stood on the ground appreciating the great viz, then did maintenance..

[Bulletjie]

Morning John. What about our weekly weather update for the weekend please

[John.com]

Morning John. What about our weekly weather update for the weekend please

Of course . . . . stand by!

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 6 - 7 October, 2012

Disclaimer: This weather guide is precisely that, a 'guide'! Use it, but question it, and always do your own research before flying! Remember that it is the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off!

Note: This weather report is for Aeroden (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E), a lodge and airstrip on the northern side of the northern Magaliesberg ridge, 6 miles west of the Hartebeespoort Dam wall - so PLEASE check the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS ARE WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong!

For the LATEST Magaliesberg WX go online to:
Aeroden >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=395350
Brits >> http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=79714

Firstly, the WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 04.10.2012 @ 08h00:

Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: Some cloud approaching from the south but nothing that will really affect us!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.06-07 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png (46.5 KiB) Viewed 4859 times

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.06-07 - WindGuru - Aeroden 2.jpg (61.02 KiB) Viewed 4859 times

(Note: The top row of wind arrows are at 3000m/9842ft altitude)

Saturday 6th October:

Wind: NNE 4-6 knots increasing to N 6-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, but flyable
Temperatures: 17-31C
Cloud Cover: Yes, but high level only
Precipitation: No

Comments: Fly early!

Sunday 7th October:

Wind: NNE 3-4 knots increasing to NNE 6-8 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, worse than Saturday! Keep it early and low!! You WILL get bumped, especially as the morning wears on
Temperatures: 18-32C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Fly early and keep it low!


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 36010 (Cost R5 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: On both Sat & Sun you can expect some bumps after around 9am!

Weather Flying Tip: Our 'Weather Flying Tip' Guru in on leave this week!

Useful Weather Websites:
WindGuru http://www.windguru.cz
Kobus Botha Weather http://www.weatherphotos.co.za
South African Weather http://www.weathersa.co.za

Safe Skies!

John.com

[Bulletjie]

Thank you Mr Weather man!!

[John.com]

Thank you Mr Weather man!!

Always a pleasure to serve my fellow aviators!!

[John.com]

Greetings Fellow Aviators!!

I flew from Aeroden at 5pm on Thursday and at 5.30am on Friday morning . . . . both flights were absolutely glorious!! Light winds, few bumps and warm weather!

There was a slight haze on both occasions, so be sure to SEE and BE SEEN!!!

Safe Skies!

John.com