Knowing the weather before a flight is one of the most important things for a pilot.
Here are some weather apps that pilots like to use to assess weather:
Weekend Flyer
Thunderly
Windy
CloudTopper
METARs Aviation Weather
WeatherSpork
Station Weather
RadarScope
My Radar
ForeFlight/Garmin Pilot/FltPlan Go/WingX/Stratus Insight/FlyQ
Weather Mate
SkyDemon
Air Navigation Pro App
Pilot Brief
FlyQ EFB
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather
Easy Aviation Weather - WX
AeroPlus Aviation Weather
ForeFlight Mobile EFB
Aviation Weather Route Planner
WSI Pilotbrief Optima
AeroWeather Lite
METAR Widgets
Pilot Log
Some of these apps are free, while others require a subscription. It is important to compare the features of each app to find one that meets your needs and budget.
New Apps
Here are some new weather apps for pilots that have been released in recent years:
FltPlan Go
FlyQ EFB
NOAA Aviation Live Sky Weather
Easy Aviation Weather - WX
AeroPlus Aviation Weather
These apps offer a variety of features, including:
Real-time weather data
Animated weather radar
Satellite imagery
METARs and TAFs
NOTAMs
Flight planning tools
Choosing a Weather App
When choosing a weather app, it is important to consider the following factors:
Features: What features are important to you? Do you need an app that offers real-time weather data, animated weather radar, satellite imagery, METARs and TAFs, NOTAMs, and flight planning tools?
Accuracy: How accurate is the app? Make sure to read reviews and compare the app's forecasts to other sources to get an idea of its accuracy.
Ease of use: Is the app easy to use? The app should be easy to navigate and the information should be easy to read and understand.
Price: How much does the app cost? Some apps are free, while others require a subscription. Choose an app that fits your budget.
It is also a good idea to try out a few different weather apps before choosing one to use. This will help you find an app that you like and that meets your needs.
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