<p>This episode provides practical instruction on interpreting METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX charts—explaining their purpose, content, and how to use them for immediate departure decisions, flight planning, and hazard identification. </p>

This episode provides practical instruction on interpreting METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX charts—explaining their purpose, content, and how to use them for immediate departure decisions, flight planning, and hazard identification.

BIR: Episode 10: Weather Briefing Mastery: Decoding METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX

The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit
A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR.

Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had.
If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit.

Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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The Scan – IFR from Concept to Cockpit A no-nonsense aviation podcast for private pilots tackling the EASA BIR. Not just theory—this is the guide I wish I had. If you’ve nailed your PPL and want to fly smarter, safer, and further, you’re in the right cockpit. Each episode breaks down what actually matters in IFR flying: how to think, plan, and stay sharp.

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BIR: Episode 10: Weather Briefing Mastery: Decoding METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX

BIR: Episode 10: Weather Briefing Mastery: Decoding METARs, TAFs, and SIGWX