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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:25 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 1 - 2 September, 2012

(for FULL WEATHER UPDATE see above first)

A quick update of the Weather Radar (Fri 31st Aug 2012 @ 14h00), showing the front remaining south and dissipating! (^^)
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby Nacho » Fri Aug 31, 2012 7:24 pm

Thanks for these John! Its great info! I never go on without checking it out. (^^)
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:45 pm

Nacho wrote:Thanks for these John! Its great info! I never go on without checking it out. (^^)
A great pleasure Sir! Really glad to be of assistance. (^^)
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Sat Sep 01, 2012 2:41 pm

I had a good flight this morning although got bumped around a little when flying south of the northern ridge ##

Fellow pilots who flew to the north experienced great flying conditions! (^^)
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby Nacho » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:14 am

Round Sue's field, low level was nice, but anything over 5500 was bumpy. Had to climb to 6ooo to get over that lil ridge towards Crosswinds, as I hanger just over that ridge, was crabbing like I haven't before. Over the ridge right down, and all were fine again. Was also lekker cold this morning again. ##
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:24 am

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 08 - 09 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 reports is from the Brits area, 10km north of the Hartebeespoort Dam - CHECK the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong! :oops:

Sneak Peak for the weekend ahead!

Firstly, note that the first Spring rains are expected tomorrow (Thu 6th), or maybe even later today (Wed 5th).

Saturday 8th September
. . . . . G-R-R-R-R-R-R-E-A-T flying weather ALL day long!!! A high of only 20C, so a little colder than what we've been experiencing lately! Expect a little low level cloud, probably scattered!

Sunday 9th September is also looking great although slight increase in wind speed (7-9 knots) in the afternoon. A lightly warmer day.
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OK, let's fill the sky!

See you up there! (^^)

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Thu Sep 06, 2012 1:41 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 08 - 09 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 the Brits area, 10km north of the Hartebeespoort Dam - CHECK the relevance to the area in which YOU plan to fly!

ALL COMMENTS/OPINIONS WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong! :oops:

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

Firstly, the WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.06 @ 11h00:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.09.08-09 - Radar 12.09.06 11h00.jpg
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: The cloud and rain currently over the interior should move off by tomorrow (Fri 07) afternoon, leaving us with a glorious weekend for flying!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Brits area):
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Saturday 8th September - Morning:

Wind: E 2-2 knots increasing to N 3-3 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 8-19C
Cloud Cover: Light, scattered low-level cloud in the early morning but dissipating by 10am
Precipitation: None

Comments: The BEST flying Saturday in a L-O-N-G while! Not as warm as recent weather so be sure to layer up!

Sunday 9th September - Morning:

Wind: N 2-2 knots increasing to NNE 5-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, especially later in the morning and in the afternoon.
Temperatures: 11-23C
Cloud Cover: None
Precipitation: None

Comments: Not as perfect as Saturday but still great flying conditions! Still slightly coolish, so don't forget your flying suit or jacket.


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: There should be lots of aircraft in the skies over the weekend. SO . . . . SEE AND BE SEEN!!!

Weather Flying Tip: Combating Crosswinds - Ten Things The Textbooks Don’t Tell You http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/profici ... winds.html

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:49 pm

Sun coming out . . . . clouds starting to clear . . . . I'm getting that flying feeling!!! (^^) (^^)

(OK, OK . . . . so that's just a glorified 'BUMP' :lol: )
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby kloot piloot » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:07 pm

Sun coming out . . . . clouds starting to clear . . . . I'm getting that flying feeling!!!

(OK, OK . . . . so that's just a glorified 'BUMP' )
Oh yeah !!! vhpy

P.S. John, why don't you move this thread to the "Met Academy" ?
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:17 pm

kloot piloot wrote:
Sun coming out . . . . clouds starting to clear . . . . I'm getting that flying feeling!!!

(OK, OK . . . . so that's just a glorified 'BUMP' )
Oh yeah !!! vhpy

P.S. John, why don't you move this thread to the "Met Academy" ?
Yeah, good idea . . . how does one do that? :roll:
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:09 pm

Saturday's winds! :wink:
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I just wanted to announce that due to these near perfect flying conditions I will be serving in-flight tea & coffee on my Chain Gang trip to the Vaal tomorrow! :lol: :lol:

My first outing with "the gang"! ##

Wish me luck Boyz!!
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:23 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 15 - 16 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, 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 WELCOME! The weatherman can be wrong! :oops:

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


Here's a SNEAK PEAK of the weekend ahead . . . .
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Observations:

Saturday is COLD, has wind (10/15 NE) in the morning as well as low cloud!! ##

Sunday looks slightly better/warmer with wind (7/11 NE) in the morning, but no cloud!

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Thu Sep 13, 2012 8:01 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of 15 - 16 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! :oops:

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. 12.09.13 @ 17h00:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.09.15-16 - Radar 12.09.13 17h00.jpg
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Comment: No fronts, and whereas no cloud is currently visible, cloud is expected on Saturday in the area.


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
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Saturday 15th September – Morning:

Wind: NE 11-15 knots decreasing steadily throughout the day.
High-Level Winds: Yes, winds aloft fairly similar to those on the deck, as high as 15knots.
Temperatures: 13-18C
Cloud Cover: Yes, LOW LEVEL CLOUD!!! ## ##
Precipitation: No

Comments: Not ideal flying conditions, particularly with the low cloud base.

Sunday 16th September – Morning:

Wind: ENE 6-9 knots decreasing steadily throughout the day.
High-Level Winds: No high-level winds predicted
Temperatures: 11-20C
Cloud Cover: Low cloud predicted in the late afternoon
Precipitation: No

Comments: Also not ideal flying conditions in the morning but get up early and check the weather by pinging the Aeroden weather station (details below)


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: LOW CLOUD ON SATURDAY! Winds on both days in the morning.

Weather Flying Tip: Dealing With Convective Weather - Some pilots simply lock their airplanes in the hangar when convective weather is about. Others learn to cope. http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/profici ... ather.html

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:41 am

Aeroden Weather Station

Aeroden Airf
15 Sep 06:28

Wind:E T85 6-17kph,3-9kts
Temp:13C
Hum:88%
QNH:1027mb RIS
Dewpoint:11C
CU Height:797ft
D.Alt:3592ft
Sunrise-06:07
Sunset-18:02

WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.15 @ 05h00:
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:21 pm

Headsup!

A low cloud base is now predicted for tomorrow, Sun 16 September!
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