forecasting the weather

At all times the pilot is at the mercy of the elements that we call the weather. It is with sound knowledge of the science of meteorology that we are in a position to make decisions as a pilot to safely operate our aircraft within this mass we call the atmosphere.

Definition of forecast: The ability to predict, or to calculate the weather beforehand, so that the person reading the forecast can make provision or allowance for. This does not mean it will happen, as we cannot see 100% into the future. In aviation weather forecasting the probability of the forecast happening is only 50% or greater.

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