S2E56 - Decoded: The Weather Code Every Drone Pilot Must Understand

In Season 2 Episode 56 of Sky Commander Academy, we decode one of the most critical — and misunderstood — tools in aviation: METARs and TAFs. These compact strings of letters and numbers hold everything you need to know about current and forecast weather… if you know how to read them.

For Advanced RPAS certification, being able to interpret METARs and TAFs isn’t optional — it’s mandatory. And in the real world? It could be the difference between a safe flight and a costly crash.

You’ll learn:

• What METARs and TAFs are — and how they differ

• How to decode each section: wind, visibility, ceiling, clouds, weather phenomena, and trends

• Real-world examples of what different codes actually look like in the sky

• How to spot red flags that signal “no-go” conditions

• The fastest way to interpret a METAR for RPAS mission planning

• How weather reporting applies to your site assessment, VLOS limits, and aircraft performance

• What Transport Canada expects you to know — and use — when filing a flight plan or passing your Advanced RPAS exam

By the end of this episode, METARs and TAFs won’t be intimidating code — they’ll be your weather shield.

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