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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February 3, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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I like the product, but your website is difficult at best
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January 31, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Good for reminders of some of the less seen TAF/Metar Codes.
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Nothing major...just wish it was a bit smaller.
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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
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January 13, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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It was great. Easy to understand
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Great product
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January 4, 2010 Would You Recommend This Product:
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save your money
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April 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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March 23, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Quick & simple to use. Easy way to refresh your memory
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Could be made of a more durable material
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Don't hesitate to buy it
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February 16, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Ok, very basic and quick.
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You'll only want to use it once.
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It's Ok, if your just learning, can be helpful to get the format of the locations of the TAF/METAR info.
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September 5, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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For anyone wanting to learn more about TAF/METAR this should be very helpful.
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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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July 14, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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useful, would make a great training aid, helps when needed alot.
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size, a bit larger than I hoped for, would like a smaller size or electronic version, with UTC conversions.
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worth the price as a back up or helpful aid in preflight weather checks.
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July 9, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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July 3, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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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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June 26, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Easy to use, and explinations are adeqate.
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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.
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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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June 2, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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The product gives all the information contained in weather reports in the order it is listed, with the translation.
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Unfortunately, with all the abbreviations and just plain obsfuscation in weather briefings, a product like this is necessary. Good product.
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February 12, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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February 7, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Great product.
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Text font is too small.
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Great value.
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October 31, 2007 Would You Recommend This Product:
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