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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:17 pm

GREAT NEWS!!

Tomorrow (Sat 20th) morning now looks VERY flyable until 10am! Just keep it LOW LEVEL!!!
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Saturday 20th October:

Wind: S 5-7 knots decreasing to SSE 3-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: YES (stay below 500ft AGL)
Temperatures: 16-29C
Cloud Cover: No (only much later in the afternoon)
Precipitation: No

Comments: It is now light enough to take off at 5:15, so no excuses for not getting in a morning flight! Keep it below 500ft AGL though due to winds aloft! ##

CAUTIONARY: WATCH FOR ROTORS COMING OFF THE NORTHERN RIDGE!!! High-level wind means possibly getting bounced even at lower levels due to rotor action off the mountains!!


There you go WhiskeyFoxtrot!!!! Get up there and have some fun! :wink:

REMEMBER: This report is for AERODEN!!!!

## ## SUNDAY IS TOTALLY NON-FLYABLE!! ## ##
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby Suesing » Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:14 am

When the wind is from the south/west this indicates unstable air bumpy ride/danger. Wind direction is an important consideration.Low pressure on the synoptic chart over our area also a negative sign - usually gusty. The sudden wind change to the north later in the morning could also contribute to lousy flying weather.There has also been a significant temperature drop from 30 down to 24 ,these signs can be reason to be cautious.
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:08 pm

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 22 - Mon 29 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! :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

So, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.22-29 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.jpg
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Comments: Really tricky weather this week! Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings have brief windows of opportunity for flying. LOW CLOUD is prevalent on most days!

CAUTIONARY: Check weather on the day by SMSing the Aeroden Weather Station before heading to the airfield (see details below). Rain and low cloud is expected throughout the week ahead.

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

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


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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby Ian » Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:57 pm

Thanks John,

A question regarding the SMS WX services please ?

I tried the WX stations SMS, I tried 3 stations and some don't report all the measurements, or am I reading the results wrong ?

EG Aeroden has 100% Humidity, So does FAKR , both also have 0ft CU Height.. Midrand however has results for these (55% and 3947ft CU height)

Hopefully this Saturday we can get into the air...

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:01 pm

Ian wrote:Thanks John,

A question regarding the SMS WX services please ?

I tried the WX stations SMS, I tried 3 stations and some don't report all the measurements, or am I reading the results wrong ?

EG Aeroden has 100% Humidity, So does FAKR , both also have 0ft CU Height.. Midrand however has results for these (55% and 3947ft CU height)

Hopefully this Saturday we can get into the air...

Cheers ian
I'm not sure Ian. I have just checked each one and seem to get fairly good info, although I see that both Aeroden and Krugersdorp are showing Hum: 100% and CU Height: 0ft, which cannot be right. I will write to the manufacturers and pose the question to them.

Out of interest, here are the weather reports I received from the various stations:

Aeroden Airf
22 Oct 18:35
Wind:SSW T202 0-7kph,0-4kts
Temp:26C
Hum:100%
QNH:10016mb FAL
Dewpoint:26C
CU Height:-0ft
D.Alt:5713ft
Sunrise-05:29
Sunset-18:19

Rustenburg A
22 Oct 18:17
Wind:NW M312 1-7kph,1-4kts
Temp:29C
Hum:32%
QNH:1006mb RIS
Dewpoint:11C
CU Height:7553ft
D.Alt:5741ft
Sunrise-05:30
Sunset-18:21

Kittyhawk Ai
22 Oct 17:58
Wind:W M280 4-7kph,2-4kts
Temp:26C
Hum:53%
QNH:1016mb FAL
Dewpoint:16C
CU Height:4251ft
D.Alt:6039ft
Sunrise-05:26
Sunset-18:16

Midrand
22 Oct 18:16
Wind:NW T318 0-2kph,0-1kts
Temp:23C
Hum:55%
QNH:1019mb RIS
Dewpoint:13C
CU Height:3911ft
D.Alt:6169ft
Sunrise-05:27
Sunset-18:18

Aeropark Zyn
22 Oct 18:13
Wind:WNW T286 0-5kph,0-3kts
Temp:24C
Hum:54%
QNH:1017mb RIS
Dewpoint:14C
CU Height:4054ft
D.Alt:6028ft
Sunrise-05:25
Sunset-18:16

Vaal Dam
22 Oct 18:17
Wind:SW M214 6-10kph,3-5kts
Temp:22C
Hum:37%
QNH:1011mb RIS
Dewpoint:6C
CU Height:6282ft
D.Alt:5853ft
Sunrise-05:26
Sunset-18:19

Krugersdorp
12 Oct 08:43
Wind:SSE M154 0-23kph,0-12kts
Temp:15C
Hum:100%
QNH:1026mb RIS
Dewpoint:15C
CU Height:0ft
D.Alt:5248ft
Sunrise-05:38
Sunset-18:14
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:42 pm

Ian wrote:Thanks John,

A question regarding the SMS WX services please ?

I tried the WX stations SMS, I tried 3 stations and some don't report all the measurements, or am I reading the results wrong ?

EG Aeroden has 100% Humidity, So does FAKR , both also have 0ft CU Height.. Midrand however has results for these (55% and 3947ft CU height)

Hopefully this Saturday we can get into the air...

Cheers ian
Hi again Ian,

This was the response from iWeathar (http://iweathar.co.za/), the manufacturer of the units:

1. 100% humidity means its raining or misty or the sensor is wet or damaged and CU height is calculated from humidity and temperature and pressure, so its pretty much correct for those readings.
2. Krugersdorp was hit by lightning 9 days ago and is off line (that's why the date of the reading is showing 12 October!).

I hope that this helps!

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:49 pm

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 22 - Mon 29 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! :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

So, a further look at MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.22-29 - WindGuru - Aeroden 2.jpg
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Comments: Again . . . really tricky weather this week! It looks as if ONLY Saturday morning is good for a flight! LOW CLOUD is prevalent on most other days!

CAUTIONARY: Check weather on the day by SMSing the Aeroden Weather Station before heading to the airfield (see details below). Rain and low cloud is expected throughout the week ahead.

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

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


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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:15 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 27 – Sun 28 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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

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. 25.10.2012 @ 17h00:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.27-28 - Weather Radar 12.10.25 17h00.jpg
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: Cloud cover over Gauteng and parts of North West. When looked at in conjunction with the forecasts, rain and cloud will probably dominate until the latter part of next week.


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

Saturday 27th October:

Wind: NE 1-2 knots increasing to N 6-8 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No, not early. Only 3 knots at 2000m AGL!! :wink:
Temperatures: 17-28C
Cloud Cover: Low-level cloud will start to form at around 10am
Precipitation: Not in the early morning, but a possibility of rain towards 12pm and in the early afternoon

Comments: Plan to fly really early (5.30am), as conditions are NEAR PERFECT, with little or no high level winds.

Sunday 28th October:

Wind: NE 6-11 knots increasing to N 9-11 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, although 16knots maximum
Temperatures: 15-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, in the latter part of the morning and in the afternoon
Precipitation: Yes, later in the day

Comments: Flyable early, but conditions are not as good as on Saturday morning. High level winds, although not extreme, will make for a slightly bumpy flight!


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: Be alert for changing weather conditions and storms. SMS the Aeroden weather station (see above) before heading for the airfield.

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

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


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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Oct 26, 2012 3:25 pm

Look out! Some low cloud sneaking in on Saturday morning!!! ## ##
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby Ian » Fri Oct 26, 2012 4:17 pm

John said

"This was the response from iWeathar (http://iweathar.co.za/), the manufacturer of the units:

1. 100% humidity means its raining or misty or the sensor is wet or damaged and CU height is calculated from humidity and temperature and pressure, so its pretty much correct for those readings.
2. Krugersdorp was hit by lightning 9 days ago and is off line (that's why the date of the reading is showing 12 October!).
"

Hi John,

Thanks for that investigation, good to know, one almost needs a status of all sites posted somewhere vhpy

And this Saturday WX is not playing along with our aspirations one bit :evil:

cheers Ian
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:30 pm

Ian wrote:Hi John,

Thanks for that investigation, good to know, one almost needs a status of all sites posted somewhere vhpy

And this Saturday WX is not playing along with our aspirations one bit :evil:

cheers Ian
Hi Ian,

Neil, who is the owner/operator of the Aeroden weather station, will have a look at it tomorrow. That means only Krugersdorp, which took a lightning strike, needs repairing!

Hopefully I'll see you tomorrow! (^^)

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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:38 am

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 29 October - Sun 4 November, 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

So, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.10.29 - 12.11.04 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.jpg
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Comments: :shock: Geez guys . . . . this is MADNESS!!!! Either rain OR wind OR cloud OR a combination of the three!!! Case in Point: Saturday has no cloud or rain BUT has winds at 5, gusting 10knots @ 6.00am!!! So not much flying this week! :(

CAUTIONARY: Be careful if taking to the skies! Remember that the GREEN HUMPS above the wind line in the chart above is GUSTING! Be sure to check detailed weather reports before venturing out! ##

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

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

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


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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Tue Oct 30, 2012 10:21 pm

WOW! Suddenly the weekend (Sat 03 - Sun 04 Nov) is looking VERY flyable!!

OK, a little mid-level cloud late on Sunday but LOW wind speed with little or no gusting on both days!

I'll post a full update on Thursday!! Get your aeries ready!! (^^)
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:27 pm

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 3 – Sun 4 November, 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 remains the PIC's responsibility to conduct an independent check of the weather at the point of departure and destination before taking off, by using official weather sites and official published weather reports!

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. 01.11.2012 @ 20h00:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.11.03-04 - Weather Radar 12.11.01 20h00.jpg
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/

Comment: No approaching fronts visible but high-level cloud will form over Gauteng and North West provinces on Sunday. However, this should not affect your Sunday morning flight!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.11.03-04 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png
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(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)

Saturday 3rd November:

Wind: NNW 5-10 knots increasing to NNW 9-11 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, but manageable at 14 knots max
Temperatures: 13-24C (not warm, but ok)
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: With winds NNW 5 gusting 10 knots you will need to exercise care, particularly when landing back at Aeroden with this wind as a TAIL WIND! ## Remember to use power for your landing! Also, later, whereas the windspeed INCREASES to NNW 9-11 knots, it is more steady, with less gusting!

Sunday 4th November:

Wind: NW 3-5 knots increasing to NW 8-9 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, but manageable at 14 knots max
Temperatures: 13-28C
Cloud Cover: Yes, high level
Precipitation: No

Comments: With winds later in the morning increasing to NW 8 gusting 9 knots you will need to exercise more care, particularly when landing back on Aeroden 18 with this cross wind as it has a TAIL WIND component which will chase you down the runway! ## SO . . . remember to use power for your landing!


Comment from John.com: I went for a 90min flight this afternoon (Thu 01 Nov) and it whereas the wind was blowing NE 5-8 knots is was VERY pleasant!!! I had a great flight with an easily executed (3/10 risk) cross wind landing at 18:45!!! (^^)



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: As always with landing on Aeroden 18, be careful with the tailwind component that will be present on BOTH mornings! Use power to increase your air speed when landing in order to counter a possible gust from the REAR, particularly on Saturday, when the gust factor is higher!


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

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


Safe Skies! (-)

John.com
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Magaliesberg, South Africa
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather

Postby John.com » Sun Nov 04, 2012 8:12 pm

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 5 - Sun 11 November, 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

So, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area) for the week ahead:
Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.11.05-11 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.jpg
(click on image to enlarge)

Comments: Not a great week for flying! Only Monday and Wednesday mornings are reasonable for a flight!

CAUTIONARY: Gusting winds along with rain on the weekend ahead! ## ##

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

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

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


Safe Skies! (-)

John.com
John Comley
ZU-BST (the Beautiful Seductive Temptress)
Magaliesberg, South Africa
Read my flying blog here . . . http://johncomley.blogspot.com/

"Truly superior pilots are those who use their superior judgment to avoid those situations where they might have to use their superior skills"

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