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Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 8 - Sun 14 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

So, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
(click on image to enlarge)

Comments: Mornings appear flyable on Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat. Be cautious of winds in the afternoons (see chart above). Rain is expected on Wed - Thu - Fri - Sat (although mainly in the late afternoons and at night), so check the detailed forecasts before heading out! Also, mid-height cloud cover is expected on Saturday, so watch the forecast later in the week. Temperatures are in the 30s again!

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)

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

Sneak Peak #2 of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 8 - Sun 14 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

So, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
(click on image to enlarge)

Comments: WOW!!! For the first time in quite a while we have a reversal of weather trends! The week is NOT flyable and the weekend IS!! Cloud and rain up until Saturday/Sunday, where BOTH are reasonably good flying days! A little bit of wind in the mornings on both days but otherwise lekker!

A detailed report for the weekend ahead will be published tomorrow!

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)

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

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 13 - Sun 14 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. 11.10.2012 @ 20h00:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Cloud cover and rain over most of Gauteng and the North West Province bringing some relief after the hot weather. This is forecast to move north east by Saturday, leaving a little low-level cloud.


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
(Note: This is a 2000ft AGL view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)

Saturday 13th October:

Wind: NE 3-5 knots increasing to N 5-6 knots at midday and then decreasing to N 3-4 knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: Not significant
Temperatures: 15-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud.
Precipitation: No

Comments: Very flyable but keep a lookout for the formation of low-level cloud.

IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU ARE FLYING IN TO KITTY HAWK ON SATURDAY BE SURE TO CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE HEADING OUT! http://www.fakt.co.za/weatherstation.html or SMS 'FAKT' to 35010 (R3 per SMS). Also, you can check WindGuru for FAKT at http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?vs=1&sc=120001

Sunday 14th October:

Wind: NE 6-8 knots increasing to NNE 7-8 knots at midday and then decreasing to N 5-5 knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: Not significant
Temperatures: 17-27C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud.
Precipitation: No

Comments: Again, very flyable but keep a lookout for the formation of low-level cloud.


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: Some low-level cloud about!

Weather Flying Tip: The Weather Flying Tip Guru is still on leave - they are expected back next 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

Hi John,

Nice to see someone always checking the weather. It's a pity you not at FABA.....I would phone you at 4AM instead of the MET office!

You should move this thread to the MET section?

I hopw the low cloud stays away so you can make it through to FAKT on Sat.

Bundy wrote:Hi John,

Nice to see someone always checking the weather. It's a pity you not at FABA.....I would phone you at 4AM instead of the MET office!

You should move this thread to the MET section?

I hopw the low cloud stays away so you can make it through to FAKT on Sat.

Hey Alan! A great pleasure! I'm looking forward to Saturday. That low-cloud looks manageable. The only possible challenge in flying from Aeroden will be getting out and back over the two Magaliesberg ridges but knowing the necks and passes it shouldn't be a challenge. See you there!

BTW: Who do I ask to move this to the MET section?

PM any one of the MOD's....(their user names are in red)

Tailspin (gav) has always helped me in the past.

Bundy wrote:PM any one of the MOD's....(their user names are in red)

Tailspin (gav) has always helped me in the past.

Cheers Chom!

Greetings All!!

It looks as if Kitty Hawk remains IMC with cloud sitting at 500ft AGL.

Here is the weather station report, showing 1 degree between temp and dewpoint!

Kittyhawk Ai
13 Oct 05:45
Wind:WSW M241 0-0kph,0-0kts
Temp:13C
Hum:93%
QNH:1023mb RIS
Dewpoint:12C
CU Height:454ft
D.Alt:4181ft
Sunrise-05:34
Sunset-18:12

Even Aeroden is non-flyable, with the weather station report as follows:

Aeroden Airf
13 Oct 04:54
Wind:ESE T111 2-8kph,1-4kts
Temp:15C
Hum:58%
QNH:1022mb FAL
Dewpoint:7C
CU Height:3368ft
D.Alt:3953ft
Sunrise-05:37
Sunset-18:14

Although the report shows cloud base at 3953ft, sitting at the airfield sipping coffee I can assure you it is also around 500ft.
So at least for me the FAKT fly-in is a no-go! Also, FAWK would want you to maintain 6,500ft through Pinedene, which would simply not be possible!

Safe Skies!

John.com

Superb flighing from Aeroden this morning!

Cloud base was at around 1000ft AGL.

Flew for 2 1/2 hours!

Tomorrow (Sun 14) looks to be similar weather.

Safe Skies

John.com

Best get some "airtime" tomorrow or Monday! From there on out the weather looks HORRIBLE!!! Wind, cloud and rain!!!
Help keep our skies safe!!

John.com

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 20 – Sun 21 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. 18.10.2012 @ 08h00:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Although this radar map looks fairly clear over the interior, it will certainly change by mid-afternoon on Friday to show cloud and rain!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Note: I have included the view for Friday as well, as Friday MORNING EARLY is the last window for a quick flight!
(Note: This is a 2000ft AGL view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)

Saturday 20th October:

Wind: NE 7-18 knots increasing to NE 18-24 knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: YES
Temperatures: 19-27C
Cloud Cover: YES
Precipitation: YES

Comments: DO NOT FLY!!!

Sunday 21st October:

Wind: NE 7-16 knots increasing to NNE 13-18 knots later in the afternoon.
High-Level Winds: YES
Temperatures: 17-26C
Cloud Cover: YES
Precipitation: YES

Comments: DO NOT FLY!!!


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: HIGH WINDS AND RAIN!! Keep your aircraft hangered!

Weather Flying Tip: Watch this video to be sure you understand why you should NEVER be caught out in IMC! It's called 178 Seconds to live - Spatial Disorientation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Tiq-y8ZmU

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

For instant weather reports from OTHER Weather Stations, SMS the Weather Station Code (BOLD text) to 35010 (Cost R3 - free SMS do not apply)

Rustenburg FARG
Vaal Dam VAAL
Kitty Hawk FAKT or http://www.fakt.co.za/weatherstation.html
Midrand MID
Aeropark Zynkraal AZA
Krugersdorp FAKR


Safe Skies!

John.com

Thank you for the update John but PLEASE give us better news next time!

Bulletjie wrote:Thank you for the update John but PLEASE give us better news next time!

The good news is that you have TWO full days to get all your aerie maintenance done!

I'll be burning some holes in the sky tomorrow morning 5:30am!

Try to have a lekker weekend!

Ag F#K man... will it never stop !! im sure that my Rattex will have rust siezed itself soon !

The weather this morning (Friday 19th) was SUPERB!!!!!!
Safe Skies!

John.com