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Old 03-24-2013, 07:25 PM
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sandlapper223
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As a degreed meteorologist myself, with a masters in applied meteorology, and many years forecasting experience, I can say these men and women are the spear head of an efficient operation! Any airline would drool at the resource this department provides for their front-line crews.

With that said, and most meteorologists agree, that forecasting is theoretical and an art, and we forecast using all data available - including pilot reports. Please provide these reports to your company even if you think they are inconsequential - but especially if the weather is different than planned! A few keystokes on ACARS will provide the gaps in data your forecasters need.
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