Weather ForecastHi All
As we approach the departing time, we being to see the predicted weather conditions for our helies journey.
So far so good
http://flightaware.com/resources/airport/KCLT/weatherWe have VFR conditions in our departing airport in Charlotte, with winds expected from Northwest, departing straight ahead toward the Appalachians. No clouds.
http://flightaware.com/resources/airport/6L4/weather (Logan County, 16nm NE from KEBD)
The information around Logan Airport, nearby to Mingo County's KEBD is equally confortable. Winds from Northwest at about 8KTS. clear skies. VFR conditions.
http://flightaware.com/resources/airport/KLCK/weatherFor our final arrival to Rickenbacker, we find winds from SE at 9 Kts. acceptable visibility. Few to Scattered clouds with a 4000 ceiling.
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Thus it seems everything is coming along really nicely for our VFR plans, and we may not need to resort to rescue with NDBs. This is great for a heli flight with good visuals on the Appalacchian peaks and the Ohio Valleys. Visibility is also expected to be good, and VFR conditions able to be maintained for the durations of our flight --if conditions do not worsen. Also noteworthy, for most of our flight we are expecting headwinds of about 5-8 Kts, and after that, just for arrival a few tailwind help. Overall -- beautiful conditions for flight are expected for our squad.
See you soon,
IH-COL