Title: Read weather reports, forecasts, and charts.
Course: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (20905) > Section: Understanding the Importance of Monitoring Weather

Reading requires obtaining the following weather briefings from official sources:

- Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs)
- Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs)
- Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMETs)
- surface observations
- aviation forecasts
- apps for checking weather conditions.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Where can one find the best source of weather reports and forecasts to inform planning?
- Why are visibility, pressure, and wind speed important to determine from a METAR?
- What surface observations should one look for in the field before starting a mission?

Teacher Resource:

- Aviation Weather Center, National Weather Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)