Magaliesberg Weather Guide

[Nacho]

Thanks for these John! This is Murphy, the 1st good flying weather in weeks and I am on a business trip!

[John.com]

Lots of cloud and rain about, so please exercise care!

The other morning the weather went from COMPLETELY CLEAR SKY @ 5am to OVERCAST AND RAIN 30mins later, SO DON'T GET CAUGHT OUT!!!!!

Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

Pre-Report Comment: A really great weekend of flying weather! Let's see everyone up there!

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday

Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 08 – Sun 09 December, 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!

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. 06.12.2012 @ 05h00:

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

Comment: Some cloud about, so exercise care, but in general fair weather


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 8th December:

Wind: SSE 3-5 knots decreasing to N 2-2 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 17-31C
Cloud Cover: Nothing in the morning
Precipitation: No

Comments: FLY!!!!!

Sunday 9th December:

Wind: ENE 3-5 knots increasing to N 5-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 18-30C
Cloud Cover: A little bit of low level cloud early in the morning but burning off quite soon.
Precipitation: No

Comments: 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: None - great flying weather! Remember to always do final weather checks before taking off.


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 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)


Safe Skies!

John.com

[Ian]

Thanks John, do you (or anyone) perhaps know if one can get breakfast at Aeroden this Saturday ?

Cheers Ian

[John.com]

Thanks John, do you (or anyone) perhaps know if one can get breakfast at Aeroden this Saturday ?

Cheers Ian

Hi Ian,

As long as it is not at sparrows, breakfast at Aeroden on a Saturday is guaranteed, especially now with the December holidays having kicked in!

I would phone Linda and check to make sure!

[John.com]

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Mon 10 - Sun 17 Month, 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: Not flying weather! Either winds, or low cloud and rain, or both!! I know, you're probably asking the same question that I am . . . . "What happened to the highveld summer we all know . . . . those calm mornings, followed by a hot day, followed by an evening thunderstorm, and then . . . . a calm cool evening?"! If anyone knows the answer, please let us all know!!

CAUTIONARY: Conditions are "No-Fly" for the week, unless you find a window of opportunity somewhere in the week! Please always be alert of thunderstorm activity, typically in the afternoons, but not necessarily! Remember that 25nm from a thunderstorm is the recommended SAFE distance to be maintained AT ALL TIMES by microlight aircraft!! Be aware of localised conditions. Whereas this blog reported Magaliesberg Weather for the Aeroden area as being calm on Saturday morning (8th Dec 2012), there were significant winds at Kroon (27km ENE from Aeroden) resulting in an unfortunate mishap on takeoff by a Bantam 6 (viewtopic.php?f=16&t=20024). SO BEWARE . . . . ALWAYS CHECK LOCAL WEATHER BEFORE TAKING OFF!!! At the end of the day it's between you and the windsock!!


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

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 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)


Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

Pre-Report Comment: Weather is not great and one should expect changes to the weather at short notice . . . . so please exercise care! Reasonable flying on Saturday & Sunday mornings but expect some high level winds as well as deteriorating weather from mid-morning.

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday



Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 15 – Sun 16 December, 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!

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. 14.12.2012 @ 08h00:

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

Comment: Scattered cloud and rain evident - double check weather before taking off!


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.12.15-16 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png (51.15 KiB) Viewed 3315 times

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.12.15-16 - WindGuru - Aeroden 2.jpg (56.01 KiB) Viewed 3315 times

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

Saturday 15th December:

Wind: NNE 2-4 knots increasing to NW 5-8 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, not extreme but will bounce you!
Temperatures: 16-28C
Cloud Cover: Yes, but only later in the morning.
Precipitation: No

Comments: Flyable, but expect some turbulence due to high level wind.

Sunday 16th December:

Wind: S 4-6 knots, first decreasing slightly, then increasing to NW 7-10 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, not extreme but will bounce you!
Temperatures: 17-30C
Cloud Cover: Yes
Precipitation: Yes, at 5-6am, then clearing.

Comments: Flyable, but expect some turbulence due to high level wind.


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 appears to be changing at very short notice, so double check weather before heading out, and then again at 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

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 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)


Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

MONDAY NOW ADDED! All three days updated . . . . .

Pre-Report Comment: Weather is not great and one should expect changes to the weather at short notice . . . . so please exercise care! Reasonable flying on Saturday & Sunday mornings but expect some high level winds as well as deteriorating weather from mid-morning.

Out-of-Five Rating: Saturday Sunday Monday



Magaliesberg Weather for the Weekend of Sat 15 – Mon 17 December, 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!

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. 15.12.2012 @ 05h00:

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

Comment: Scattered cloud and rain evident - double check weather before taking off! Although not a cold front there is a mass of cloud with rain approaching from the south


Now, MAGALIEBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.12.15-17 - WindGuru - Aeroden 1.png (75.36 KiB) Viewed 3274 times

Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.12.15-17 - WindGuru - Aeroden 2.jpg (49.71 KiB) Viewed 3274 times

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

Saturday 15th December:

Wind: NNE 2-3 knots increasing to NW 4-8 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, not extreme but will bounce you!
Temperatures: 16-27C
Cloud Cover: Yes, but only later in the morning.
Precipitation: No (some light rain later in afternoon)

Comments: Flyable, but expect some turbulence due to high level wind.

Sunday 16th December:

Wind: SW 3-4 knots increasing to NNW 4-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Yes, not extreme but will bounce you!
Temperatures: 17-28C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level
Precipitation: Yes, light rain.

Comments: Flyable, but expect some turbulence due to high level wind. Beware of the possibility of light rain and low-level cloud.

Monday 17th December:

Wind: ESE 3-4 knots then increasing and changing direction to NW 5-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 16-29C
Cloud Cover: Yes
Precipitation: Yes, light rain.

Comments: Flyable, possible low-level cloud and rain but NO high level winds - so CHECK FIRST 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 36010 (Cost R5 - free SMS do not apply)


CAUTIONARY: The weather appears to be changing at very short notice, so double check weather before heading out, and then again at 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

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 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)


Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

A quick update for tomorrow, Monday 17th Dec . . . . PERFECT FLYING WEATHER!!!




No cloud or rain, and little or no wind in the morning, either on the surface or aloft!!!

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Weather - Magaliesberg - 12.12.15-17 - WindGuru - Aeroden 4.png (53.54 KiB) Viewed 3239 times

Monday 17th December:

Wind: SE 4-5 knots then decreasing and changing direction to NNW 2-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 16-30C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No

Comments: PERECT FLYING WEATHER!!!

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)

Safe Skies!

John.com

[John.com]

Sneak Peak of Magaliesberg Weather for the Week Ahead: Tue 18 - Tue 25 December, 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)

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

This week I have included the WindGuru Chart Legend at the bottom of this report which will give you a breakdown of what all the information displayed stands for!

Comments: Basically every day is flyable! When the 'winds aloft chart' (second one above) is as 'white' as this (meaning low wind speeds) you must know that we are in for some great flying weather! So just pic your window carefully with respect to cloud and light rain and enjoy some great flying!

CAUTIONARY: Some low cloud and light rain about!


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

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 83 233 8800 (provide location/routing and flight level)


Safe Skies!

John.com

WINDGURU CHART LEGEND

[John.com]

Aeroden 5:15 . . . . PERFECT WEATHER!!!

I'm going flying!!!

[Goose]

Aeroden 5:15 . . . . PERFECT WEATHER!!!

I'm going flying!!!

Pasop net vir die bosser

[John.com]

Aeroden 5:15 . . . . PERFECT WEATHER!!!

I'm going flying!!!

Pasop net vir die bosser

Moor-lekker vlieg saam met Neale!!

Stopped in at Silver Creeks for coffee and a bully with King Louis, then back to Aeroden for a full-stop on 18 by 07:58!!

Paaaar-fek!!

[Dish]

Doos - no one likes you.

Specially not the okes who have to work - glad you had a lekker flight

[John.com]

Doos - no one likes you.

Specially not the okes who have to work - glad you had a lekker flight