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The fun does not stop here. The EZWxBrief departure advisor tool makes it easy to drill down into the data and examine individual flight weather conditions for each hypothetical departure time. The pilot simply clicks on a column in the departure advisor matrix to reveal weather details. The app can also display various weather overlays on the map such as radar, Graphical AIRMETS (G-AIRMETS), pilot weather reports (PIREPS), Central Weather Advisories (CWAs) and more. The EZWXBrief also provides a profile view, which pilots can use to examine icing, turbulence and clouds along the route and for different departure times.
The second part of the EZWxBrief app is a catalog of static weather imagery, as offered on other weather briefing tools. Distinguishing itself, the EZWxBrief static weather imagery catalog is by far the most extensive catalog that I have ever seen. While pilots can obtain such charts themselves for free from government sources such as the Aviation Weather Center (if you have not used aviationweather.com, you should!), the Storm Prediction Center, the GOES-R satel- lites and others, having access to all charts in one place within EZWxBrief is a plus. In addition, EZWxBrief and Scott Dennstaedt offer seminars to help pilots deepen their understanding of weather and practical use of the various weather charts.
Overall, EZWxBrief is a well put together app that can supplement aviation weather planning. The usual caveat applies here: While EZWxBrief excels at synthesizing a
lot of information into a concise display, pilots should not blindly rely upon the EZWxBrief departure advisor tool. It is incumbent on pilots to investigate and fully understand forecasted weather phenomena and their resulting weather conditions. This includes understanding the prevailing weather systems and weather trends, as well as the formu- lation of flight alternatives, diversions and exit strategies.
Remember that no airplane is an all-weather airplane. This is true for business piston aircraft and, yes, even for business turbine aircraft. Delaying a flight by a few hours or a few days often makes it possible to avoid the dangers associated with inclement weather. Always abide by the adage, “It is better to be on the ground wishing that you were in the air than be in the air and wishing you were on the ground.”
Brian Sagi is an airline transport pilot and CFI. He teaches advanced flight and transition training at Enhanced Flight Instruction (eflightinstruction.com) in San Diego including in the Daher TBM types. An experienced engineer, Brian also holds an A&P certificate with an Inspection Authorization.
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Source: Sage Journals.“The Role of Weather in General Aviation Acidents: An Analysis of Causes, Contributing Factors and Issues.”