I though I'd just put it out there so that you can prepare mentally for the week ahead!
Magaliesberg Weather Guide
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
EISH guys! The weather outlook for the next week is not great! High, medium and low-level cloud and rain for most of the week!
I though I'd just put it out there so that you can prepare mentally for the week ahead!
I though I'd just put it out there so that you can prepare mentally for the week ahead!
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Eish mense . . . . when will we fly again?
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 March, 2014
Report Date & Time: Thu 06/03/2014 @ 22h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: The weather remains not great for flying! A brief window of opportunity exists for an early morning flight on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, but PLEASE double check the weather before heading out! Low-level cloud and rain is forecasted later in the morning on both days!
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. 06.03.2014 @ 20h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: The cloud bank and rain continues over the interior.
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
Comment: No fronts visible. Low pressure over the interior. Very widely spaced isobars > low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 21h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: Possibility of rain on both days!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 21h00 SAST:
Wind Maps courtesy of EarthWindsMap http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
Comment: Low wind speed (and no gusting) is predicted for the weekend in the NW province.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 8th March:
Surface Wind: NE 2-4 knots increasing to NNW 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 17-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level cloud from 6am!
Precipitation: Yes, later in the morning
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A brief flying window from 5.30am - 6.00am for a low-level cabbage-patch flight! Check again on the morning and EXERCISE CARE IF VENTURING OUT!!
Sunday Morning - 9th March:
Surface Wind: NE 4-5 knots increasing to NNE 5-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 18-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level from 6am!
Precipitation: Yes, later in the morning
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A brief flying window from 5.30am - 6.00am for a low-level cabbage-patch flight! Check again on the morning and EXERCISE CARE IF VENTURING 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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: There are many frustrated pilots out there BUT please DO NOT take any chances! Cloud and rain continues to be prevalent up until the end of next week!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Thu 06/03/2014 @ 22h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: The weather remains not great for flying! A brief window of opportunity exists for an early morning flight on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, but PLEASE double check the weather before heading out! Low-level cloud and rain is forecasted later in the morning on both days!
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. 06.03.2014 @ 20h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: The cloud bank and rain continues over the interior.
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Comment: No fronts visible. Low pressure over the interior. Very widely spaced isobars > low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 21h00Z:
Comment: Possibility of rain on both days!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 06.03.2014 @ 21h00 SAST:
Comment: Low wind speed (and no gusting) is predicted for the weekend in the NW province.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.03.08-09 - WindGuru - 1.png (71.13 KiB) Viewed 13767 times
Saturday Morning - 8th March:
Surface Wind: NE 2-4 knots increasing to NNW 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 17-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level cloud from 6am!
Precipitation: Yes, later in the morning
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A brief flying window from 5.30am - 6.00am for a low-level cabbage-patch flight! Check again on the morning and EXERCISE CARE IF VENTURING OUT!!
Sunday Morning - 9th March:
Surface Wind: NE 4-5 knots increasing to NNE 5-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 18-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level from 6am!
Precipitation: Yes, later in the morning
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A brief flying window from 5.30am - 6.00am for a low-level cabbage-patch flight! Check again on the morning and EXERCISE CARE IF VENTURING 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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: There are many frustrated pilots out there BUT please DO NOT take any chances! Cloud and rain continues to be prevalent up until the end of next week!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
The week ahead . . . . EISH mense, what are we going to do?? More rain, wind and cloud . . . .
I can see a couple of you building these . . . . 
Trike Flight Sim - Paul Hamilton
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"
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"
Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Been nearly 2 months for me now.This weather must come right!
Oh yes John, I've already done the sim mod:
http://www.microlighters.co.za/viewtop ... 9&start=15
Yes...I miss flying!!!
Plane-less
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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 March, 2014
Report Date & Time: Thu 13/03/2014 @ 21h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Two great mornings for getting some flying in! DO IT!
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. 13.03.2014 @ 20h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No weather fronts are visible. The cloud will be somewhat erratic, with some blue sky about!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
Comment: No systems visible over South Africa! Isobars widely spaced > low-wind conditions!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 21h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: Rain is still evident although both mornings should be clear for flying!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 21h00 SAST:
Wind Maps courtesy of EarthWindsMap http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
Comment: Light winds over Aeroden!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 15th March:
Surface Wind: SW 1-2 knots increasing to NW 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 14-27C
Cloud Cover: No, but some low-level cloud later in the morning.
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A great opportunity to get out there and log some hours!!
Sunday Morning - 16th March:
Surface Wind: SSE 1-2 knots increasing to NNW 6-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Light (8 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 16-28C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud at around 10am
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another good morning to get up there! Watch for a tailwind (NNW 6-7 knots) landing on Aeroden 18 later in the morning!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Some low-level cloud at around 10am on Sunday! Tailwind landing on Aeroden 18 later in the morning on Sunday!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Thu 13/03/2014 @ 21h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Two great mornings for getting some flying in! DO IT!
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. 13.03.2014 @ 20h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No weather fronts are visible. The cloud will be somewhat erratic, with some blue sky about!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Comment: No systems visible over South Africa! Isobars widely spaced > low-wind conditions!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 21h00Z:
Comment: Rain is still evident although both mornings should be clear for flying!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 13.03.2014 @ 21h00 SAST:
Comment: Light winds over Aeroden!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.03.15-16 - WindGuru - 1.png (67.25 KiB) Viewed 13668 times
Saturday Morning - 15th March:
Surface Wind: SW 1-2 knots increasing to NW 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 14-27C
Cloud Cover: No, but some low-level cloud later in the morning.
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A great opportunity to get out there and log some hours!!
Sunday Morning - 16th March:
Surface Wind: SSE 1-2 knots increasing to NNW 6-7 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Light (8 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 16-28C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud at around 10am
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another good morning to get up there!
Watch for a tailwind (NNW 6-7 knots) landing on Aeroden 18 later in the morning! 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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Some low-level cloud at around 10am on Sunday!
Tailwind landing on Aeroden 18 later in the morning on Sunday! 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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
The weekend's weather has improved further . . . .
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.03.15-16 - WindGuru - 3.png (62.63 KiB) Viewed 13641 times
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
YES . . . let's fly!!!
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 March, 2014
Report Date & Time: Fri 21/03/2014 @ 12h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Whereas Saturday is predicted to have some low-level cloud, Sunday is NEAR-PERFECT for flying!!!
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. 21.03.2014 @ 08h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No cloud indicated, although as I type this report the Magaliesberg is overcast!!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 06h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: No weather fronts indicated. It is interesting to compare the synoptic chart with the windmap below.
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 11h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: No rain!! YES!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 11h00 SAST:
Winds Map courtesy of EarthWindsMap click on this link for updated Winds Map
Comment: Winds will decrease over the weekend. Click on the link to verify wind speed (darker green) and direction.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 22nd March:
Surface Wind: NNE 3-5 knots increasing to N 5-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very slight.
Temperatures: 18-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 5km
Comments: Low-level cloud prevalent!
Sunday Morning - 23rd March:
Surface Wind: E 3-5 knots increasing to NE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 15-27C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: An awesome day for flying!!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Low-level cloud on Saturday - EXERCISE CARE!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Fri 21/03/2014 @ 12h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Whereas Saturday is predicted to have some low-level cloud, Sunday is NEAR-PERFECT for flying!!!
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. 21.03.2014 @ 08h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No cloud indicated, although as I type this report the Magaliesberg is overcast!!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 06h00Z:
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: No weather fronts indicated. It is interesting to compare the synoptic chart with the windmap below.
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 11h00Z:
Comment: No rain!! YES!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 21.03.2014 @ 11h00 SAST:
Comment: Winds will decrease over the weekend. Click on the link to verify wind speed (darker green) and direction.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.03.22-23 - WindGuru - 1.png (64.98 KiB) Viewed 13562 times
Saturday Morning - 22nd March:
Surface Wind: NNE 3-5 knots increasing to N 5-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very slight.
Temperatures: 18-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 5km
Comments: Low-level cloud prevalent!
Sunday Morning - 23rd March:
Surface Wind: E 3-5 knots increasing to NE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 15-27C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: An awesome day for flying!!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Low-level cloud on Saturday - EXERCISE CARE!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
A picture this evening (Sat 22 @ 18h30) showing the weather over the Magaliesberg clearing as predicted for a perfect day of flying tomorrow!!
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 March, 2014
Report Date & Time: Friday 28/03/2014 @ 09h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Saturday will be good for an early flight, Sunday less so due to low-level cloud!
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. 28.03.2014 @ 08h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No fronts and appears cloud free
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 00h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: No fronts. Isobars far apart > low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 09h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: Little to no chance of rain
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 09h00 SAST:
Winds Map courtesy of EarthWindsMap click on this link for updated Winds Map
Comment: Low wind conditions over South Africa
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 29th March:
Surface Wind: ENE 2-4 knots increasing to WNW 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 14-25C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud later in the morning
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 9-10km
Comments: Get out early! A good day for flying!
Sunday Morning - 30th March:
Surface Wind: SW 2-3 knots increasing to ENE 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 15-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level cloud!
Precipitation: Slight chance of rain later in the morning
Visibility: 9-10km
Comments: If the low-level cloud clears it will be flyable!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Watch for low-level cloud on Sunday!!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Friday 28/03/2014 @ 09h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Saturday will be good for an early flight, Sunday less so due to low-level cloud!
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. 28.03.2014 @ 08h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No fronts and appears cloud free
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 00h00Z:
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: No fronts. Isobars far apart > low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 09h00Z:
Comment: Little to no chance of rain
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 28.03.2014 @ 09h00 SAST:
Comment: Low wind conditions over South Africa
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.03.29-30 - WindGuru - 1.png (67.87 KiB) Viewed 13456 times
Saturday Morning - 29th March:
Surface Wind: ENE 2-4 knots increasing to WNW 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 14-25C
Cloud Cover: Yes, some low-level cloud later in the morning
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 9-10km
Comments: Get out early! A good day for flying!
Sunday Morning - 30th March:
Surface Wind: SW 2-3 knots increasing to ENE 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 15-26C
Cloud Cover: Yes, low-level cloud!
Precipitation: Slight chance of rain later in the morning
Visibility: 9-10km
Comments: If the low-level cloud clears it will be flyable!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Watch for low-level cloud on Sunday!!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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- Frequent Flyer
- Posts: 1288
- Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:31 pm
- Location: Broederstroom (Magaliesberg) - home airstrip Aeroden
Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 5 – Sunday 6 April, 2014
Report Date & Time: Friday 04/04/2014 @ 19h40 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Some of the best flying weather we have seen in ages!!!
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. 04.04.2014 @ 17h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: The cloud front shown will have moved NE by Saturday morning!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Low pressure system over the interior with widely spaced isobars = low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 19h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: No rain forecasted over the weekend!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 19h00 SAST:
Winds Map courtesy of EarthWindsMap click on this link for updated Winds Map
Comment: Very light wind conditions inland.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 5th April:
Surface Wind: SE 3-5 knots decreasing to NNW 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 13-26C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: PERFECT FLYING WEATHER!!!
Sunday Morning - 6th April:
Surface Wind: ESE 4-6 knots decreasing to NNE 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 12-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: PERFECT FLYING WEATHER!!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: None!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Friday 04/04/2014 @ 19h40 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Some of the best flying weather we have seen in ages!!!
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. 04.04.2014 @ 17h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: The cloud front shown will have moved NE by Saturday morning!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Low pressure system over the interior with widely spaced isobars = low winds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 19h00Z:
Comment: No rain forecasted over the weekend!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 04.04.2014 @ 19h00 SAST:
Comment: Very light wind conditions inland.
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.04.05-06 - WindGuru - 1.png (59.89 KiB) Viewed 13332 times
Saturday Morning - 5th April:
Surface Wind: SE 3-5 knots decreasing to NNW 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 13-26C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: PERFECT FLYING WEATHER!!!
Sunday Morning - 6th April:
Surface Wind: ESE 4-6 knots decreasing to NNE 3-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: None
Temperatures: 12-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: PERFECT FLYING WEATHER!!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: None!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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- Frequent Flyer
- Posts: 1288
- Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:31 pm
- Location: Broederstroom (Magaliesberg) - home airstrip Aeroden
Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Weekend of Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April, 2014
Report Date & Time: Thu 10/04/2014 @ 21h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: A really great weekend for flying! Low winds, only high-level clouds, no rain!
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. 10.04.2014 @ 18h15 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No weather fronts or cloud.
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Wide isobars = low wind conditions!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: No rain predicted!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 20h30 SAST:
Winds Map courtesy of EarthWindsMap click on this link for updated Winds Map
Comment: Low wind speeds over the interior!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Saturday Morning - 12th April:
Surface Wind: E 3-4 knots increasing to ENE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very light (6 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 13-23C
Cloud Cover: High-level cloud only
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A great day for flying!
Sunday Morning - 13th April:
Surface Wind: ENE 3-4 knots increasing to NE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very light (5 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 14-20C
Cloud Cover: High-level cloud only
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another great day for flying!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Always be on the lookout for thunderstorms building, particularly in the afternoons, if flying then.
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Thu 10/04/2014 @ 21h30 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: A really great weekend for flying! Low winds, only high-level clouds, no rain!
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. 10.04.2014 @ 18h15 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No weather fronts or cloud.
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Wide isobars = low wind conditions!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Comment: No rain predicted!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 10.04.2014 @ 20h30 SAST:
Comment: Low wind speeds over the interior!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.04.12-13 - WindGuru - 1.png (68.12 KiB) Viewed 13211 times
Saturday Morning - 12th April:
Surface Wind: E 3-4 knots increasing to ENE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very light (6 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 13-23C
Cloud Cover: High-level cloud only
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A great day for flying!
Sunday Morning - 13th April:
Surface Wind: ENE 3-4 knots increasing to NE 4-5 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: Very light (5 knots @ 1000ft AGL)
Temperatures: 14-20C
Cloud Cover: High-level cloud only
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another great day for flying!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: Always be on the lookout for thunderstorms building, particularly in the afternoons, if flying then.
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Here's a sneak-peak at the weekend ahead . . . . 19/20 April 2014!!
After a great weekend of flying we should see a little rain mid-week, but GUESS WHAT?
Next weekend is looking AWESOME . . . . ON BOTH DAYS!!!
After a great weekend of flying we should see a little rain mid-week, but GUESS WHAT?
Next weekend is looking AWESOME . . . . ON BOTH DAYS!!!
- Weather - Magaliesberg Aeroden - 14.04.19-20 - WindGuru.png (58 KiB) Viewed 13156 times
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"
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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John.com
- Frequent Flyer
- Posts: 1288
- Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2011 8:31 pm
- Location: Broederstroom (Magaliesberg) - home airstrip Aeroden
Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Magaliesberg Weather Guide for the Easter Weekend of Friday 18 – Monday 21 Month, 2014
Report Date & Time: Thu 17/04/2014 @ 18h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Four GREAT days of flying! Take care out there! ENJOY!
Out-of-Five Rating: Friday Morning Saturday Morning Sunday Morning Monday 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. 17.04.2014 @ 14h00 SAST:
"Black Cloud Mode"- Intensity of BLACK indicates intensity of rain. BLACK = High Probability of Rain. Mainly clouds with a possibility of rain are indicated. Very low clouds might be excluded.
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No fronts, no cloud!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
Synoptic Chart courtesy of SAWS (South African Weather Service) http://www.weathersa.co.za/
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Low pressure system over Western Cape & Namibia. Isobars far apart = low wind speeds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 00h00Z:
Rainfall Charts courtesy of WXMaps.org http://wxmaps.org/pix/af.vv.html
Comment: No rain!! HOORAY!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 17h00 SAST:
Winds Map courtesy of EarthWindsMap click on this link for updated Winds Map
Comment: Low wind speeds are evident!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Winds Aloft (2000m AGL) (click on image to enlarge) Magaliesberg Northern Ridge is depicted to vertical scale.
(Note: This is a ‘2000m AGL’ view of the winds, with the top row of wind arrows at 3000m/9842ft altitude)
Friday Morning - 18th April:
Surface Wind: WSW 2-4 knots increasing to W 4-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 12-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A GREAT day for flying!!
Saturday Morning - 19th April:
Surface Wind: S 2-3 knots increasing to NE 3-3 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 12-25C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
Sunday Morning - 20th April:
Surface Wind: E 2-3 knots increasing to NNE 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 13-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
Monday Morning - 21st April:
Surface Wind: WSW 3-4 knots increasing to NW 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 13-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: There will be lots of aircraft flying this weekend! Keep a good lookout for other aircraft and make those radio calls!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
Report Date & Time: Thu 17/04/2014 @ 18h00 SAST
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
Report Summary: Four GREAT days of flying! Take care out there! ENJOY!
Out-of-Five Rating: Friday Morning
Saturday Morning Sunday Morning Monday 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. 17.04.2014 @ 14h00 SAST:
Weather Radar courtesy of http://www.weatherphotos.co.za/
Comment: No fronts, no cloud!
SYNOPTIC CHART for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 12h00Z:
INTERPRETATION OF A SYNOPTIC CHART - SOURCE: 1ST WEATHER.COM
Comment: Low pressure system over Western Cape & Namibia. Isobars far apart = low wind speeds!
RAINFALL CHART for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 00h00Z:
Comment: No rain!! HOORAY!
WINDS MAP for South Africa dd. 17.04.2014 @ 17h00 SAST:
Comment: Low wind speeds are evident!
MAGALIESBERG WEATHER (in the Aeroden area):
Surface Wind Speed & Gusts, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Temperature & Barometric Pressure (click on image to enlarge)
Friday Morning - 18th April:
Surface Wind: WSW 2-4 knots increasing to W 4-6 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 12-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: A GREAT day for flying!!
Saturday Morning - 19th April:
Surface Wind: S 2-3 knots increasing to NE 3-3 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 12-25C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
Sunday Morning - 20th April:
Surface Wind: E 2-3 knots increasing to NNE 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 13-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
Monday Morning - 21st April:
Surface Wind: WSW 3-4 knots increasing to NW 4-4 knots later in the morning.
High-Level Winds: No
Temperatures: 13-24C
Cloud Cover: No
Precipitation: No
Visibility: 10km
Comments: Another GREAT day for flying!!
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)
Follow Magliesberg Weather on Twitter for Live Updates & Warnings: @MagaliesWeather
CAUTIONARY: There will be lots of aircraft flying this weekend! Keep a good lookout for other aircraft and make those radio calls!
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/
EarthWindMaps (South Africa) http://earth.nullschool.net/#current/wi ... 31.76,1821
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)
Safe Skies!
John.com
WINDGURU CHART LEGEND (click to enlarge)
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"
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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