Tiger6513 0 #1 October 16, 2009 Not sure if this should be posted here or on the Bonfire thread but it is skydive related. I am patiently working towards graduating AFF and need 5,6 and 7. Weather has been a big issue as I live 2 hrs from the DZ and have been grounded due to wind and clouds on several trips out there. Question is what website in your opinion has proven to be more consistant with wind and cloud predictions (I know they are all predictions so I hold no site accountable). Just trying to get a better idea of how to plan my weekends and save on gas. btw I have tried Intellicast, WeatherUnderground, and Weather Channel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 October 16, 2009 http://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #3 October 16, 2009 Call the dz.... ask em if they're jumping... there's more to skydiving than jumping out of a plane, and you'll learn more, and faster, just by being at the dz.Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #4 October 16, 2009 Take your tent, look out your window. If you use a forcast you'll miss out on a lot of jumpable weather. Either accept that or accept spending time at the DZ. Welcome to skydiving. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger6513 0 #5 October 16, 2009 I realize spending time at the DZ is the best way to learn, and I am not trying to deny that fact. However I work full time as most all of you and I am on call every other weekend...my DZ is 2 hrs away, doesn't work with call. I have a fairly flexible co-worker but I need to let her know early in the week if I am to switch call, and or what day may be better (i.e. Sat or Sun) on any given weekend. Just looking for a better site to help gage thats all. Obviously if time wasn't a factor I would chill at the DZ every weekend to learn and fly, but to stay current with AFF it helps to have tools on my side to plan weekends around call and other obligations out of my control.Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #6 October 16, 2009 As NWFlyer said US Airnet is really good. I find their wind forecasts to be a little low most of the time. www.wunderground.com is also excellent and actually provides a wealth of information if you dig a little bit. If you're lucky you can find a weather site reporting that is close to your dropzone and view real time info on what they call "rapid fire" Wunderground's weather history information is unbeatable. Their database goes back many years. Get your pilot's license and you can have access to tons of info beyond the scope of this post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,106 #7 October 16, 2009 Tried the National Weather Service? www.weather.gov/forecasts/graphical/sectors/... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,072 #8 October 16, 2009 www.weatherunderground.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger6513 0 #9 October 16, 2009 Appreciate the info!Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #10 October 16, 2009 http://www.accuweather.com/Never give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #11 October 16, 2009 2nd accuweather, i use it here and is usually pretty goodThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #12 October 16, 2009 Quote www.weatherunderground.com and www.wunderground.com are one and the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #13 October 17, 2009 Quotehttp://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi +1Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fmmobley 0 #14 October 17, 2009 Quotehttp://www.usairnet.com/cgi-bin/launch/code.cgi My favorite weather site too... Marion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
