Originally Posted by
hendefea
what 121 do you work for? Like the last post said, follow your op specs. I cant find in ASA's op specs anywhere about getting your own wind and altimeter setting. I agree with you about the approach stuff, however that is basic instrument rules. I believe this poster is talking about no asos from the begining. And for that you MUST follow Op Specs (unless emergency). I have had a couple occasions where data is missing or inaccurate and we have had to delay departure or call up someone to get the information. It sucks, but its part of all the sometimes dumb rules associated with 121 flying.
On a side note, I cant really say that i have ever actually seen a "weather observer" or heard of anyone actually using one. Are these guys left over from olden days or are they still actively used?? (I dont mean atc type folks either) Any stories anyone?
At an airport with a part time tower, my company uses one or more ramp workers, who have been trained, as official weather observers. If we are late and the tower is closed, they radio us the weather on company frequency. Not a frequent occurance, but it does happen.
Joe