Pre-Flight Wx Briefing Checklist by https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g For use in identifying and evaluating weather conditions that will affect route of flight. en-us 2018-12-05 15:35:02 UTC 2026-02-21 04:09:37 UTC hello@padlet.com 5 Days Prior to Departure deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311411728 Begin monitoring extended weather forecast on a daily basis. Become familiar with both passing and approaching weather systems, and their potential impact on planned flight. ]]> 2018-12-05 15:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311411728 48 Hours Prior to Departure deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311412703 Monitor aviationweather.gov. Evaluate forecasts, radar and satellite images, and prog charts.]]> 2018-12-05 15:38:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311412703 24 Hours Prior to Departure deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311414954 1. Set up flight plan in ForeFlight. Obtain and review standard briefing with a copy sent to email.
2. If flight staying in Pacific NW, monitor ZSE Tracon Briefing Page for additional detailed analysis of observed and forecast weather that could affect route of flight.
3. If departing Pacific NW, review ZSE Tracon Briefing Page for nearest segment(s) of flight, and refer to aviationweather.gov for more distant legs.]]> 2018-12-05 15:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311414954 Comparison of Weather Information with Personal Minimums deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311418202 Evaluate worst-case weather scenario against personal minimums:
1. Minimum 3,000' ceilings.
2. Minimum 5 SM visibility.
3. Maximum 10 knot crosswind component at departure and destination airports.]]> 2018-12-05 15:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311418202 Day of Departure deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311419505 1. Obtain updated standard briefing in ForeFlight with copy sent to email.
2. Review ZSE Tracon Briefing Page and/or aviationweather.gov for updates.
3. Review METARs and TAFs for departure and destination airports, as well as airports along route of flight.
4. IMSAFE checklist
   I = Illness
  M = Medication
  S = Stress
  A = Alcohol
  F = Fatigue
  E = Emotion
If all factors check "OK", you are good to fly. ]]> 2018-12-05 15:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311419505 Final Decision deer_hnter https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311424494 After reviewing all pertinent weather information and the IMSAFE checklist, make "go/no-go" decision. Do not be afraid to cancel. ]]> 2018-12-05 15:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/deer_hnter/dbuyse5c222g/wish/311424494