Magaliesberg Weather Guide

[John.com]

These two satellite pictures of our weather, one at 08h00 SAST and other at 11h00 SAST today (23 Sept) show that things are starting to clear up . . . AT LAST!!!

Red Dot = Numbi (Hazyview)

Hopefully this will give the boys at Numbi a chance to get their aeries home!

[Nacho]

Conditions at Orient / Crossiwnds

[John.com]

Report Summary: Some great flying this weekend! Just watch for the times when the wind picks up, e.g. Saturday afternoon! My rule of thumb is this: "When high-level winds show PINK, KEEP HER HANGERED!!"

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday



Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Sat 28 – Sun 29 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. 26.09.2013 @ 17h00:

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

Comment: A band of mostly mid-level cloud forming over the interior. There is little to no chance of rain though.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 26.09.2013 @ 12h00Z:

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

Comment: A low pressure system is dominant over the interior as a cold front moves in towards the Cape from the south.


INFRARED WEATHER PHOTOS (animated) for South Africa dd. 26.09.2013 @ 09h15 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 - 13.09.28-29 - WindGuru - 1.png (56.74 KiB) Viewed 3242 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 28th September:

Surface Wind: WSW 5-7 knots decreasing to S 3-4 knots later in the morning. NOTE: After 10am the wind increases SHARPLY to a maximum of W 12-22 knots later in the day!
High-Level Winds: Yes, predominantly westerly in excess of 20 knots @ 3000ft AGL (so beware of the rotor effect of these high-level winds off the mountains!)
Temperatures: 16-29C
Cloud Cover: Mid-Level
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Flyable in the morning if you take heed of the high-level wind warning. Plan to be back on the deck by late morning.


Sunday 29th September:

Surface Wind: S 5-7 knots decreasing to NE 1-3 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 12-26C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: This will be a great morning for flying!


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: Winds pick up dramatically on Saturday afternoon! Also, high-level winds (mainly westerly) on Saturday will make for some bumpy conditions along the Magaliesburg! TAKE CARE ON SATURDAY!

Weather Flying Tip: In these windy months, check the weather . . . and then check it AGAIN before taking to the skies!


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)

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 a quick headsup on the weather over South Africa at this time . . . .

The cloud cover over much of the interior and northern part of South Africa is in the process of moving off to the north east, leaving clear skies and near zero-wind conditions over the Magaliesberg Mountains!

So, in the next chart (WindGuru for Aeroden) we have CLEAR SKIES and almost ZERO-WIND right up until Saturday!!

Tuesday is still a little chilly, but the temps climb right back up to a high of 30C on Saturday!

Sunday is not worth publishing (WINDY! ), so get your flying in before then!

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather Guide for Friday 4th October and the Weekend of Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th October, 2013

Report Summary: I have included Friday in the report just so that you realise what a GREAT three days of flying we have ahead of us!!

Out-of-Five Rating: Friday Saturday Sunday


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. 03.10.2013 @ 17h00:

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

Comment: No fronts or cloud visible!


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 03.10.2013 @ 12h00Z:

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

Comment: Isobars WIDELY spaced creating near wind-free conditions!


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

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

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.10.04-06 - WindGuru - 1.png (70.23 KiB) Viewed 3137 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)


Friday 4th October:

Surface Wind: NE 3-5 knots increasing to NW 6-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 14-28C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: An awesome day for flying . . . . take Friday off!


Saturday 5th October:

Surface Wind: ENE 5-7 knots increasing to NNW 6-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 14-28C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Another GREAT morning for flying!


Sunday 6th October:

Surface Wind: NE 2-4 knots increasing to NW 6-8 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Some, slight.
Temperatures: 14-31C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Yet ANOTHER AWESOME morning for flying!


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: The weather is unbelievably great for flying BUT don't rush things to get up there! Do your normal thorough preflight!!


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)

[nealet]

Dear All
Some of you may have received sms's to the effect of a price increase per sms on the Aeroden Weather station. I am afraid that it is true. A couple of years ago I funded the purchased of the weather station myself to the tune of about R10,000 and got it all set up at Aeroden. Over the last few years, the station has functioned reasonably reliably for the relatively cheap price of R5 per sms. The station has never made any money, not even to pay for itself, but that was not the intention of putting it up. I intended it as a hopefully self supporting service to myself and fellow pilots. Unfortunately the cost of keeping the station up has now started to exceed the small "break even" income that it makes. I am now in a situation where I must either increase the price, or pull the plug. Unfortunately the next price break for this service is R10 and not something inbetween that is more manageable like R7-50. So I am afraid that it has to be R10 since there are no other options in between price wise. I can't tell you how bad I feel about this, but I have no other choice. I thank you all for supporting it thus far, and I hope that you will see the value to continue as such.
In order to use the site;
SMS the code AD to 38020
All sms cost R10 no free sms.

NB! PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PREVIOUS NUMBER OF 36010, you will not get any weather information and will also suffer a cost as well! You should however get a message telling you use the 38020 number though!
Again Thankyou for your support, and my sincere apologies for the price increase.
Regards Nealet

[Dish]

Good on you lad - thanks for the heads up and the effort keeping it going... ten bucks on an sms is a lot better than 200 bucks round trip in fuel? - tied in with Johno's weather reports knowing the weather at the den is a shit load easier....thanks

[John.com]

Good on you lad - thanks for the heads up and the effort keeping it going... ten bucks on an sms is a lot better than 200 bucks round trip in fuel? - tied in with Johno's weather reports knowing the weather at the den is a shit load easier....thanks

+1

Thanks Neale! This is a great service and damn cheap at the price as my new 'hanger-mate' points out!

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 October, 2013

Report Summary: Not a great weekend for flying! Winds aloft are fairly high, particularly on Sunday. Surface wind conditions in fact IMPROVE throughout Sunday morning until midday, after which winds pick up dramatically. Winds aloft on Sunday are quite sever and from the south, which could result in ROTOR-EFFECT at Aeroden, so do take care!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Morning Sunday Morning


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. 10.10.2013 @ 17h00:

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

Comment: Clear skies at this time. Some mid-level cloud is expected to build up on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by high winds.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 10.10.2013 @ 18h00Z:

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

Comment: Low pressure systems to the south and centre-west of the country. The winds on Saturday and Sunday afternoons will be more localised conditions, rather than a weather system per se.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

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

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.10.12-13 - WindGuru - 1.png (56.59 KiB) Viewed 3020 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 Morning - 12th October:

Surface Wind: NW 4-5 knots increasing to NW 12-16 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Some, medium (20 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 18-34C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: You could get in an early flight. Be back on the deck by mid-morning. HOT!!!


Sunday Morning - 13th October:

Surface Wind: S 6-9 knots decreasing to SW 4-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: YES, high (24 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 16-30C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Surface conditions are good but winds aloft will make for an uncomfortable flight! Tailwind take-off on 36, so expect a slightly longer takeoff roll. Up to 1000ft AGL the winds aloft are from the SOUTH, so expect ROTOR-EFFECT to the NORTH of the Magaliesberg northern ridge.


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 38020 (Cost R10 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: Both the afternoons are NOT GOOD for flying! Expect ROTOR-EFFECT on Sunday morning if flying to the NORTH of the Magaliesberg northern ridge.


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]

Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 October, 2013

Report Summary: Saturday is flyable but on Sunday we get the first real rains of the season!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday


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. 18.10.2013 @ 05h00:

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

Comment: Clear skies over North West Province!


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 18.10.2013 @ 00h00Z:

Synoptic Chart - SAWS - South Africa - 13.10.18 00h00Z.jpg (63.27 KiB) Viewed 2941 times

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

Comment: Low pressure over the interior. No fronts.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

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

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.10.19-20 - WindGuru - 1.png (64.28 KiB) Viewed 2941 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 Morning - 19th October:

Surface Wind: N 3-6 knots increasing to N 9-12 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Some, at altitude (10 knots @ 1000ft)
Temperatures: 15-30C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Tailwind landing at Aeroden!


Sunday Morning - 20th October:

Surface Wind: NE 8-12 knots decreasing to N 3-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Some, at altitude (10 knots @ 1000ft)
Temperatures: 16-21C
Cloud Cover: Yes
Precipitation: Yes
Visibility: 5km

Comments: Rain!!


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 38020 (Cost R10 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: Tailwind landing at Aeroden on Saturday!

Weather Flying Tip: When landing with a tailwind come in under power to INCREASE airspeed! Add 5mph for every 5mph of Crosswind or Tailwind!


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)

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[John.com]

The weather over the country at this time . . . .

Infrared images over the past 36 hours showing WEATHER ANIMATION can be viewed HERE!

[John.com]

There is some really unpredictable weather about so I thought I would give you a quick headsup . . . .

All courtesy of Kobus Botha Weather

Here is the Weather Radar for Africa and Indian Ocean at 10h30 SAST today (23/10/2013):

Here is the Weather Radar for South Africa at 14h00 SAST today (23/10/2013):

Comment: Aeroden shown as RED dot. The solid cloud band has moved north east, leaving broken cloud over the North West Province.


Here is the 6-Day Rainfall Forecast for Wed 23 - Mon 28/10/2013:

Rainfall Guide (Percentage Possibility)

Weatherphotos.co.za - South Africa - 6-Day Rain Forecast - Guide.png (24.9 KiB) Viewed 2860 times

(CLICK on the image to enlarge, or click HERE for the website)

CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE HEADING OUT!!!

[John.com]

Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 October, 2013

Report Summary: Not bad at all, but a little unpredictable, therefore the one point downgrading on both days!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday


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. 24.10.2013 @ 17h00:

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

Comment: The front off the southern coast (see synoptic chart) has moved up over the Cape bringing with it cloud and rain. This front will hit Gauteng and the North West Province over the weekend, bringing intermittent cloud and rain.


SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 24.10.2013 @ 00h00Z:

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

Comment: Front is clearly visible moving in over the Cape. This chart was as of 00h00Z on Thu 24th, so as of this evening (Thu) the front has moved in and is currently moving up over the Cape and into the interior.


MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

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

Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 13.10.26-27 - WindGuru - 1.png (62.87 KiB) Viewed 2832 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 Morning - 26th October:

Surface Wind: NE 3-5 knots increasing to NW 11-16 knots later in the morning
High-Level Winds: Yes (10 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 16-28C
Cloud Cover: Low-level cloud from 12h00 onwards
Precipitation: Not in the morning
Visibility: 10km

Comments: Very flyable - PLEASE CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE HEADING OUT! Be prepared for a QUARTERING TAILWIND LANDING on Aeroden 18 later in the morning!


Sunday Morning - 27th October:

Surface Wind: NNE 2-3 knots increasing to NNW 5-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 16-28C
Cloud Cover: Some low-level cloud!
Precipitation: Small chance later in the morning
Visibility: 9km

Comments: Very flyable - PLEASE CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE HEADING OUT!


For an instant weather report from Aeroden Weather Station (25°43'30.17"S 27°44'23.90"E): SMS "AD" to 38020 (Cost R10 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: The weather is a little unpredictable at this time of year, so PLEASE double check the forecasts before heading out! On Saturday there will be a QUARTERING TAILWIND (NW 11-16 knots) when landing on Aeroden 18 later in the morning!


Useful Weather Websites:
WindGuru http://www.windguru.cz
Kobus Botha Weather http://www.weatherphotos.co.za
6-Day Rainfall Forecast http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
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]

A quick look at what this weather's doing . . . .

Weather Radar ANIMATION for today 10h45 - 17h45 (click HERE):

(click HERE for WEATHER RADAR ANIMATION)



6-Day Rainfall Forecast for Africa 13.10.28 - 13.11.02 (click HERE):

(click HERE for 6-DAY RAINFALL FORECAST)

[John.com]

Two things to do . . . .

1. Tie down your aerie on Thursday afternoon/night, or put big rocks on your hanger roof!
2. Get ready for a GREAT weekend of flying!!!!