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Where can a pilot obtain an official weather briefing before a flight?
What service does Flight Service provide to pilots for flight planning purposes?
How can a pilot obtain current METARs and TAFs for a specific airport?
When contacting a Flight Service Station for a weather briefing, what type of briefing should a pilot request if they need a complete overview of weather conditions for their planned route?
What is an advantage of using automated weather sources such as AWOS or ASOS?
For flight planning more than 6 hours in the future, which type of weather briefing should a pilot request from Flight Service?
What type of weather information does a METAR provide?
How does a SPECI differ from a METAR?
What weather information is conveyed by a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)?
Which product provides a graphical overview of weather conditions for a flight up to 18 hours in the future?
What does a Surface Analysis Chart depict?
Which weather advisory is issued when widespread moderate icing or turbulence is expected over a large area?
For planning a flight that involves high-altitude operations, which weather product would provide information on expected wind speeds and temperatures at different flight levels?
What is the purpose of a Convective Outlook (AC)?
What type of inflight weather advisory would be issued for a developing severe thunderstorm with hail and turbulence along an aircraft's route?
What information is provided by a Ceiling and Visibility Analysis (CVA)?