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AA.I.C.K2fFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge

f. Convective Outlook (AC)

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Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as: f. Convective Outlook (AC)

Bottom line

The Convective Outlook defines areas of marginal risk (MRGL), slight risk (SLGT), enhanced risk (ENH), moderate risk (MDT), or high risk (HIGH) of severe weather.

Key numbers

Key numbers for f. Convective Outlook (AC)
NumberWhat it means
50 kt or greaterSevere wind gust
1 in or greater diameterSevere hail size
following 8 daysOutlook coverage
day 1, day 2, and day 3 outlooksTSTM depiction

FAA references

  1. AWH ch. 27 (pp. 27-66–27-67) — FAA-H-8083-28A
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