On Jul 12, 9:46*am, Fox Two wrote:
I Agree.

After checking Dr. Jack's, Unisys, and looking at the Skew't I may
think that it will be a beautiful day, but then after checking DUAT I
realise that it wouldn't be safe - due to forecast surface winds or
thunderstorms or whatever. *I consider the DUAT forecast to be my
safety check: "Is it safe to fly today?!"

Chris
F2

Dr. Jack's:http://www.drjack.info

Unisys:http://weather.unisys.com

Skew-t: *http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings

On Jul 11, 5:21*pm, "BT" wrote:



Soaring Forecast? as far as finding out the Thermal Index.. not really
Getting general TAF and Winds Aloft and the all important NOTAMS (GPS
Jamming, TFRs, Airports Closed, Temporary Towers for airshows)
Priceless..

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I always log into DUATs before leaving for the gliderport to create a
"record".

My understanding is that it creates an electronic record to verify
that you actually did a pre-flight briefing before flying. I don't do
it to check on soaring conditions I do it for TFR's. Here in the
SOCAL area, TFR's can pop up during the day because of wildfires. In
the event I unintentionally violate one I can at least prove that I
did check prior to flight and that at that time it wasn't posted.

This was something that was recommended to me by the flight instructor
during my last BFR. It only takes a couple minutes and is great
insurance.

Just my two cents.
FC Norton (FCZ)
HpH 304CZ