5-38 Developed for Training Purposes Leerjet 35/36
February 1998
CAE SimuFlite
Decoding TAFs
The latter half of the sample TAF is decoded based on the pre-
ceding information.
30015G25KT 1/2SM SHRA OVC015CB
Surface winds, 300° true direction
Mean speed, 15 kts
Gusts, maximum gust 25 kts
Visibility, 1/2 statute mile
Moderate showers of rain
Overcast at 1,500 ft with cumulonimbus clouds
FM2300 27008KT 1 1/2SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC040
Significant change expected from 2300 hours
Surface winds, 270° true direction at 8 kts
Visibility, one and one-half statute mile
Light showers of rain
Broken clouds at 2,000 ft with a second overcast layer at
4,000 ft
TEMPO 0407 00000KT 1/4SM -RA BR VV004
Temporary between 0400 and 0700 hours
Calm winds
Visibility 1/4 statute mile
Light rain and mist
Indefinite ceiling, vertical visibility 400 ft
FM1000 22010KT 1/2SM -SHRA OVC020
Significant change expected from 1000 hours
Surface winds, 220° true direction at 10 kts
Visibility, 1/2 statute mile
Light showers of rain
Overcast skies at 2,000 ft
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