Let's Play "CRAZY METARs!"

iamtheari said:
I did find a reference for 5-digit codes such as one of those I posted above, and you probably want to know at least some of the types of information they can convey. But one of the samples I found along the way had a 6-digit code that neither I nor the decoder web page I found could decode. For bonus points, you could learn those and stump the interviewer. Always a popular move.
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What is the reference?
 
AggieMike88 said:
(doing as much as possible without looking at AC 00-45H)

KSLN, issued 21st of month, 0553Z
  • Automated report (versus manual)
  • Wind 020 @ 14 knots
  • Visibility 5 SM, Mist
  • Ceilings 900feet overcast
  • Temp 01°C, Dewpoint -1°C
  • Altimeter 29.82 in Hg

REMARKS
  • Automated station with precipitation descrimeter
  • Unknown precipitation began @ 11 after the hour, ending @ 12 after the hour, began again at 44 after hour ending at 47 after the hour.
  • Freezing rain started at 29 after the hour ending at 44 after the hour
  • Snow began at 12 after the our and ended at 14 after the hour
  • Ceilings variable between 700 and 1400 feet
  • Sea level pressure 1010.7 minibars (or hPA)
  • Precipitation was light
  • 60005 (don't know this)
  • Temps +0.6°C, the "1" in this group means minus, so dew point was -1.1°C
  • The next 4 groups, I don't know.
  • TSNO means a lightning sensor is present, but not operating.
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if the precipitation is unknown, how do they know when it began or ended?
 
From my notes of one interview a few years ago:
  • What does R10L/5000VP6000FT mean?

  • What does WS020/13035KT mean?

  • What does FZFG mean?
 
Don't People nowadays just grab their phone, look at the weather for their destination, maybe a spot along the way, and decide to go or no?
 
Whitney said:
Don't People nowadays just grab their phone, look at the weather for their destination, maybe a spot along the way, and decide to go or no?
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For GA personal flying? Absolutely!!

The intention of this thread is to help for the odd stuff in an airline interview.
 
schmookeeg said:
KHWD 221654Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02440128

...only adding this because you people seem to live in some old-testament-grade cursed places. I'm bitching about the heat. :D
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I would be ecstatic with 24.....it was 33 here yesterday and supposed to get warmer.
 
dmspilot said:
From my notes of one interview a few years ago:
  • What does R10L/5000VP6000FT mean?

  • What does WS020/13035KT mean?

  • What does FZFG mean?
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  • On runway 10L, lowest RVR 5000 feet and highest more than 6000 feet
  • Wind shear at 2000 feet, with wind on top from 130 at 35
  • Freezing fog
 
Zeldman said:
I'll start with an easy one...

KSLN 210553Z AUTO 02014KT 5SM BR OVC009 01/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 UPB11E12B44E47FZRAB29E44SNE11B12E14 CIG 007V014 SLP107 P0000 60005 T00061011 10011 20006 400330006 51016 TSNO
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How long do I have to stare at that before a 3-D picture appears?
 
WDD said:
And the raw, undecoded (or would that be just "coded"? ) METARS are still used because????
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takes up less paper (or fewer pixles)
and it helps with the training in the use of "shorthand for pilots".... yes, going the way of the blacksmith I suppose, but still handy if you ever want to copy an atis...or something from flight service.... ah, oh nevermind....
ok fine...why indeed!
 
Brad W said:
takes up less paper (or fewer pixles)
and it helps with the training in the use of "shorthand for pilots".... yes, going the way of the blacksmith I suppose, but still handy if you ever want to copy an atis...or something from flight service.... ah, oh nevermind....
ok fine...why indeed!
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OK try this one

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What is wrong with this METAR?

KCMH 221530Z 180070KT 2 1/2SM -DZ BR OVC004 14/13 A2993 RMK AO2 P0001 T01390133
 
scottd said:
SPECI KJLN 222247Z 34034G47KT 3/4SM TSRAGS BR SQ SCT016 BKN022 OVC049 19/19 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 36047/2240 TSE06B11RAB10GRB34E47GSB47 CONS LTGCCCG TS OHD P0051=
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Woo boy.... that's a doozy.... and perfect one to use @Half Fast's "if I stare at it long enough..." response.

I'll attempt a manual decode when I get back to the house.
 
scottd said:
KCMH 222040Z 27020G43KT 4SM R28L/4500VP6000FT +TSRA SCT065CB BKN100 OVC120 25/22 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 28043/2033 WSHFT 2020 RAB21 TSB19 OCNL LTGICCCCG TS OHD MOV SE P0002 T02500217
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Keep them coming Scott... I'm collecting these for future torture training for my IFR students.
 
I actually spend more time flying in Ohio than anywhere else and just bought a plane there. The Toledo approach controllers are very nice.
 
thesmug said:
I actually spend more time flying in Ohio than anywhere else and just bought a plane there. The Toledo approach controllers are very nice.
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I thought it would be an easy question
 
Sluggo63 said:
Extra digit in the wind group?
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Yeah - a bit windy for Ohio.

try this

KSLN 210553Z AUTO 02014KT 5SM BR OVC009 01/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 UPB11E12B44E47FZRAB29E44SNE11B12E14 CIG 007V014 SLP107 P0000 60005 T00061011 10011 20006 MISO SP 400330006 51016 TSNO
 
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The worst code i ever saw wah SHTSRAGS
pretty sure there is an I missing between the H and T.
 
scottd said:
The most concerning for me is the low battery on your device.
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The image was the iPhone.

Device of choice when flying is iPad plugged into panel USB power or battery brick.
 
scottd said:
Was on a Southwest flight in seat 14A and they set up for an approach to runway 28 at BWI. Here was the METAR when the approach clearance was issued...

KBWI 240344Z 29005KT 1 1/2SM R10/6000VP6000FT -TSRA BR FEW020 BKN030 OVC050CB 15/14 A2986 RMK AO2 TSB27RAB27 FRQ LTGICCG OHD TS OHD MOV E P0002

But just a few minutes later, the winds changed direction and at 1200 feet AGL, the captain called off the approach and we headed to KORF to refuel.

KBWI 240356Z COR 14012KT 3/4SM R10/4000VP6000FT +TSRA BR BKN007 BKN023 OVC040CB 14/14 A2984 RMK AO2 CONS LTGICCCG OHD TS OHD MOV E P0009

Turns out this was a severe storm we flew through...lightning was nearly constant during this time.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1141 PM EDT SUN APR 23

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY IN CENTRAL MARYLAND

* UNTIL 1245 AM EDT

* AT 1139 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM OVER FORT MEADE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 20 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
SOUTH GATE...
FERNDALE...
GLEN BURNIE...

HAIL TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS CAN BE EXPECTED IN THE WARNED AREA.
STAY INDOORS AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS UNTIL THE STORM HAS PASSED.

We hit a wall of rain while on the ILS to 28 such that I could no longer see much of the wing.
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Wow….

Sounds like a good addition to your treasure trove of “I was there and survived” stories that we then learn from so we too will recognize the hazards and danger, and me the smart decision to divert to safer harbors.
 
WDD said:
Yeah - a bit windy for Ohio.

try this

KSLN 210553Z AUTO 02014KT 5SM BR OVC009 01/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 UPB11E12B44E47FZRAB29E44SNE11B12E14 CIG 007V014 SLP107 P0000 60005 T00061011 10011 20006 MISO SP 400330006 51016 TSNO
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MISO?
 
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