Magaliesberg Weather Guide

[John.com]

Pre-Report Comment: Saturday is going to be a great day for flying! Sunday is also flyable as well but maybe a tad more challenging due to slightly higher surface wind conditions along with moderate high-level winds, especially later in the day!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday



Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Sat 7 – Sun 8 September, 2013

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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination as well as en route before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

Note: This weather guide 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


WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 05.09.2013 @ 20h00:

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

Comment: All clear . . . lovely spring weather! The weather seen south of the country does not look as if it will affect the interior in any way.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 05.09.2013 @ 12h00Z:

Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/

Comment: Again, the synoptic chart is looking good over the interior, with a weather system well south of the country only.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.09.07-08 - WindGuru - 1.png (49.44 KiB) Viewed 3688 times

(click on image to enlarge)

Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge)

(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)


Saturday 7th September:

Wind: ENE 5-8 knots increasing to N 7-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very slight
Temperatures: 10-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: The best flying day in a while, so get out there!


Sunday 8th September:

Wind: NW 4-5 knots increasing to NW 7-10 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Moderate, 12-15 knots
Temperatures: 12-27C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Warmer with clear skies, light surface winds and moderate winds aloft. Not as good as Saturday but still very flyable!


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: Tailwind on Aeroden 18 when landing later in the morning - add some airspeed to compensate!


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

Other Web-Based & Dial-in Weather Reports:

Kroon (25°39'33.50"S 27°59'58.98"E) http://www.microflyers.co.za/weather/

Aviation MET Office: +27 82 233 9600 or +27 82 233 9700 or +27 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)

SA Weather and Disaster Observation Service: http://sawdis1.blogspot.com/

Decoded TAFs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/TAFSA.php

Decoded METARs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/METARSA.php


Safe Skies!

John.com


WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)

[John.com]

Report Summary: Both mornings are GREAT for flying. On Sunday be sure to be back on the deck by mid-morning! Both days are warm (into the 30s) and the mornings are wind-free! There is a little bit of cloud about, so do exercise care.

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday (MORNINGS ONLY!!!)



Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Sat 14 – Sun 15 September, 2013

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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination as well as en route before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

Note: This weather guide 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:
WindGuru for Aeroden
World Weather Online for Aeroden
WindGuru for Brits


WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 12.09.2013 @ 20h00:

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

Comment: Cloud (along with wind) can be seen making its way north west, although temperatures remain high.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 13.09.2013 @ 12h00Z:

Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/

Comment: With a LOW pressure system over the interior, the isobars are closing up which will cause windy conditions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.09.14-15 - WindGuru - 1.png (58.34 KiB) Viewed 3634 times

(click on image to enlarge)

Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge)

(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)


Saturday 14th September:

Wind: S 4-5 knots decreasing to SW 1-4 knots later in the morning. NOTE: Wind picks up in the afternoon!!
High-Level Winds: Some, 15 knots @ 1000ft AGL
Temperatures: 16-30C
Cloud Cover: Some cloud, so exercise!
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: A GREAT morning for flying! Exercise care later in the day as the wind picks up! Also, respect the winds aloft (not severe, but will bump you)


Sunday 15th September: (NOTE: Morning only - until 10am!)

Wind: S 1-3 knots increasing to W 4-6 knots later in the morning. NOTE: Wind picks up SUDDENLY after 10am!!
High-Level Winds: Some, 20 knots @ 1000ft AGL
Temperatures: 17-32C
Cloud Cover: Some mid-level cloud about, so exercise care.
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Another GREAT morning for flying. A high of 32C on Sunday! WOW! Plan your flight and so you don't land past 10am! Again, respect for the winds aloft (not severe, worse than Saturday, and will bump you)


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: We are well into the windy season now so be sure to exercise care! Don't get caught out by the sudden changes in wind conditions! Sunday late morning and afternoon is 'NO-FLY'!!


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

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

Other Web-Based & Dial-in Weather Reports:

Kroon (25°39'33.50"S 27°59'58.98"E) http://www.microflyers.co.za/weather/

Aviation MET Office: +27 82 233 9600 or +27 82 233 9700 or +27 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)

SA Weather and Disaster Observation Service: http://sawdis1.blogspot.com/

Decoded TAFs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/TAFSA.php

Decoded METARs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/METARSA.php


Safe Skies!

John.com


WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)

[John.com]

Just thought I'd share the Temperature Chart for South Africa (Sat 14th) with you!

Sorry for Cape Town!!

Enjoy!!!

[John.com]

For those flying to Numbi, a quick headsup on the WINDS-ALOFT at Aeroden for Thursday and Friday this week (19-20 Sept)!

Check Windguru for Aeroden HERE

Weather reports for Hazyview are also showing LOW CLOUD for Saturday and Sunday (21-22 Sept)!

Weather - Hazyview - 13.09.21-22 - WindGuru - 1.png (53.24 KiB) Viewed 3587 times

Check Windguru for Hazyview HERE

PLEASE EXERCISE CARE!!

[John.com]

Report Summary: Just not a good weekend for flying. Wind and low cloud conditions prevailing.

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday



Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Sat 21 – Sun 22 September, 2013

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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination as well as en route before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

Note: This weather guide 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:
WindGuru for Aeroden
World Weather Online for Aeroden
WindGuru for Brits


WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 20.09.2013 @ 05h00:

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

Comment: The front is clearly visible as it makes its way to the north east.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 20.09.2013 @ 00h00Z:

Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/

Comment: The cold front is shown over the Cape.


INFRARED WEATHER PHOTOS (animated) for South Africa dd. 20.09.2013 @ 06h15 SAST:

Infrared Weather Photos courtesy of Weather Photos http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

View Weather Photo Animation – click HERE


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.09.21-22 - WindGuru - 1.png (63.12 KiB) Viewed 3556 times

(click on image to enlarge)

Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge)

(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)


Saturday 21st September:

Wind: S 10-16 knots decreasing to S 10-14 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes
Temperatures: 13-22C
Cloud Cover: Yes, mid-level
Precipitation: Possible
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Dangerous to fly!


Sunday 22nd September:

Wind: NE 8-18 knots decreasing to NE 10-14 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, up to 24 knots
Temperatures: 14-22C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level and mid-level
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 9-10km

Comments: Dangerous to 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: Wind and cloud make the conditions dangerous to fly.


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

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

Other Web-Based & Dial-in Weather Reports:

Kroon (25°39'33.50"S 27°59'58.98"E) http://www.microflyers.co.za/weather/

Aviation MET Office: +27 82 233 9600 or +27 82 233 9700 or +27 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)

SA Weather and Disaster Observation Service: http://sawdis1.blogspot.com/

Decoded TAFs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/TAFSA.php

Decoded METARs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/METARSA.php


Safe Skies!

John.com


WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)

[Nacho]

Thanks for the update John! Helps a lot!

[John.com]

Thanks for the update John! Helps a lot!

My pleasure Sir!

Always happy to be of service!

[Robbie Shaw]

Pre-Report Comment: Saturday is going to be a great day for flying! Sunday is also flyable as well but maybe a tad more challenging due to slightly higher surface wind conditions along with moderate high-level winds, especially later in the day!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday



Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Sat 7 – Sun 8 September, 2013

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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination as well as en route before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

Note: This weather guide 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


WEATHER RADAR for South Africa dd. 05.09.2013 @ 20h00:

Weather Radar - South Africa - 13.09.05 20h00.jpg

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

Comment: All clear . . . lovely spring weather! The weather seen south of the country does not look as if it will affect the interior in any way.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 05.09.2013 @ 12h00Z:

Synoptic Chart - SAWS - South Africa - 13.09.05 12h00Z.jpg

Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/

Comment: Again, the synoptic chart is looking good over the interior, with a weather system well south of the country only.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.09.07-08 - WindGuru - 1.png

(click on image to enlarge)

Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge)

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.09.07-08 - WindGuru - 2.jpg

(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)


Saturday 7th September:

Wind: ENE 5-8 knots increasing to N 7-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very slight
Temperatures: 10-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: The best flying day in a while, so get out there!


Sunday 8th September:

Wind: NW 4-5 knots increasing to NW 7-10 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Moderate, 12-15 knots
Temperatures: 12-27C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: Warmer with clear skies, light surface winds and moderate winds aloft. Not as good as Saturday but still very flyable!


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: Tailwind on Aeroden 18 when landing later in the morning - add some airspeed to compensate!


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

Other Web-Based & Dial-in Weather Reports:

Kroon (25°39'33.50"S 27°59'58.98"E) http://www.microflyers.co.za/weather/

Aviation MET Office: +27 82 233 9600 or +27 82 233 9700 or +27 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)

SA Weather and Disaster Observation Service: http://sawdis1.blogspot.com/

Decoded TAFs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/TAFSA.php

Decoded METARs for Southern Africa: http://www.intercitycharters.com/Weather/METARSA.php


Safe Skies!

John.com


WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)

WindGuru Chart Legend.jpg

Hi John,

Appreciate your input and effect .... Well done....

[Bundy]

Your weather report for today is Overcast and deplorably miserable with a slight chance of improving to F#@$ing Cr@p later on....

Many thanks for you dedicated efforts John...I read your weather forecasts religiously every week as do many others.

Think I'll just leave DBP parked this weekend.... A Rum and coke seems like a much better idea!

[John.com]

Hi John,

Appreciate your input and effect .... Well done....

Thanks Robbie!

It is a distinct pleasure to be able to give something small back to my pilot friends!

I'm glad you find it useful.

Keep it safe!

[John.com]

Your weather report for today is Overcast and deplorably miserable with a slight chance of improving to F#@$ing Cr@p later on....

Many thanks for you dedicated efforts John...I read your weather forecasts religiously every week as do many others.

Think I'll just leave DBP parked this weekend.... A Rum and coke seems like a much better idea!

As always, my distinct pleasure Alan!

It is my hope that at some stage over the life of these weather guide postings that a pilot may have been spared an incident by reading them!

I am looking forward to finally meeting you on the 5th October!

[John.com]

The latest satellite picture of the weather over South Africa at this time (14h00 SAST 21/09/2013) . . . .

Red Dot = Numbi (Hazyview)

[John.com]

The latest satellite picture of the weather over South Africa at this time (08h00 SAST 22/09/2013) . . . .

Red Dot = Numbi (Hazyview)

[Robbie Shaw]

The latest satellite picture of the weather over South Africa at this time (08h00 SAST 22/09/2013) . . . .

Red Dot = Numbi (Hazyview)

Weatherphotos.co.za - South Africa - 2013.09.22 08h00 SAST.jpg

Hope to hell it clears up as their might be many aircrafts sleeping in the lowvelt area for the week...

[John.com]

The latest satellite picture of the weather over South Africa at this time (08h00 SAST 22/09/2013) . . . .

Red Dot = Numbi (Hazyview)

The attachment Weatherphotos.co.za - South Africa - 2013.09.22 08h00 SAST.jpg is no longer available

Hope to hell it clears up as their might be many aircrafts sleeping in the lowvelt area for the week...

Fortunately, Monday through Thursday at Hazyview has SIX HOURS of cloud and wind-free conditions each morning!!

Winds-Aloft are also looking GREAT!!

View the latest WindGuru weather report for Hazyview HERE!


Back at Aeroden the skies are also looking good for the return trip!

Safe Skies Boys!