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    TAF/METAR Decoder (8 in. dia.) TAF/METAR Decoder (8 in. dia.)
    Rated 4.33333333333/5 based on 24 customer reviews
    Product description: Designed to help you understand the new weather formats. This new decoder contains three levels of information—the format of the report, detailed definitions of each unit of information, and abbreviations and acronyms used. Samples of TAF and METAR reports are displayed on the front of the decoder. Simply rotate the wheel until the number of the item you wish to identify is aligned with the pointer. The explanation of the data point is displayed in the window on the front of the decoder. Further explanations, and lists of codes used are presented on the back of the wheel. This is an excellent tool for learning and practicing the new weather formats. Measures 8 in. dia.
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    TAF/METAR Decoder (8 in. dia.)

    Price: $14.95
    ID #: 8011A
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    Designed to help you understand the new weather formats. This new decoder contains three levels of information—the format of the report, detailed definitions of each unit of information, and abbreviations and acronyms used. Samples of TAF and METAR reports are displayed on the front of the decoder. Simply rotate the wheel until the number of the item you wish to identify is aligned with the pointer. The explanation of the data point is displayed in the window on the front of the decoder. Further explanations, and lists of codes used are presented on the back of the wheel. This is an excellent tool for learning and practicing the new weather formats. Measures 8 in. dia.



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    Date - 1-19-2012

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Date - 7-6-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Good learning tool for students.

    Cons

    None.

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    Date - 1-11-2011

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended No
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    confusing and hard to understand for students

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    Date - 11-11-2010

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Date - 7-28-2010

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Easy to learn....

    Cons

    huge size 8 inches diameter.=, but easy to read.

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    Date - 7-15-2010

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Very useful
    Highly recommend

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    Date - 6-11-2010

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
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    This is very informative and easy to use.

    Cons

    None

    General Comments

    As a student pilot, I wish that I would have purchased this earlier.
    This definitely helps in learning to read these complicated reports.

    Date - 5-21-2010

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Works as advertised...

    Cons

    Wish it were a little smaller

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    Date - 2-3-2010

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    I like the product, but your website is difficult at best

    Date - 1-31-2010

    Pilot Rating - Sport

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Good for reminders of some of the less seen TAF/Metar Codes.

    Cons

    Nothing major...just wish it was a bit smaller.

    General Comments

    Good product for the weekend warrior. An even better idea would be for the FAA to post TAFs and METARs in PLAIN ENGLISH :)....but I digress

    Date - 1-13-2010

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    It was great. Easy to understand

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    None

    General Comments

    Great product

    Date - 1-4-2010

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended No
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    General Comments

    save your money

    Date - 4-6-2009

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Date - 3-23-2009

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Quick & simple to use. Easy way to refresh your memory

    Cons

    Could be made of a more durable material

    General Comments

    Don't hesitate to buy it

    Date - 2-16-2009

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Ok, very basic and quick.

    Cons

    You'll only want to use it once.

    General Comments

    It's Ok, if your just learning, can be helpful to get the format of the locations of the TAF/METAR info.

    Date - 9-5-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Recommended Yes
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    For anyone wanting to learn more about TAF/METAR this should be very helpful.

    Cons

    If you already know a good bit about TAF/METAR, i.e. already have a private and looking to brush up for the instrument then you might want something more detailed, like a book.

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    Date - 7-14-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    useful, would make a great training aid, helps when needed alot.

    Cons

    size, a bit larger than I hoped for, would like a smaller size or electronic version, with UTC conversions.

    General Comments

    worth the price as a back up or helpful aid in preflight weather checks.

    Date - 7-9-2008

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Date - 7-3-2008

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    As a Student it cuts to the chase. I needed a simple tool to cut down on the time I spend searching to decode TAF and METAR data while learning or preping for some cross country work.

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    Date - 6-26-2008

    Pilot Rating - Student

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    Recommended No
    Pros

    Easy to use, and explinations are adeqate.

    Cons

    Not at all what I expected. Handy yes, practical no. This is one case in which I wish that there was a return policy, or trial time. I was hoping for something a bit more informative, and while the information on this particular product is accurate, in my oppinion it gets negative marks for practical application.

    General Comments

    As a student, weather reports and interpitation is the most daunting part of the training. I was hoping that this would aid my efforts, but truth be told, a placard for my knee board would have been a better buy.

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