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CA.I.C.K2dFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)

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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: d. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)

Bottom line

The Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA) tool gives a comprehensive picture of weather that may impact a flight. Review forecast information that may affect the proposed flight in a logical order: climbout, en route, and descent.

FAA references

  1. AC 91-92, paras. 5.1, 7.4.1.2 — AC No: 91-92
  2. AC 91-92 — AC No: 91-92
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