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TAF3 - RPL/PPL STUDY GUIDE VOLUME 2

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Cdechellis created the topic: TAF3 - RPL/PPL STUDY GUIDE VOLUME 2

Hello,

I am having trouble understanding the definition of TAF3. If you can please explain in more detail the TAF3 and if it relates directly to the TAF or METAR.

Thank you.

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Alex replied the topic: TAF3 - RPL/PPL STUDY GUIDE VOLUME 2

Essentially, a TAF3 is the same as a TAF but is issued every 3 hours, therefore making it more reliable for aerodrome forecasts due to it updating frequently.

A METAR is a report issued every half hour or hourly, 24 hours a day.

The METAR is included in the TAF as a report from the aerodrome reference report, whereas a TAF is the overall forecast.

Going through BOM's resource which explains the forecasts and reports will help you have an overall understanding on these:
www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/taf.pdf
www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/metar-speci.pdf
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