What Are the Basic Weather Rules of Thumb?
We constantly expand our knowledge of what weather patterns generate the best rides. The following information encompasses a small portion of our current thinking: within a high pressure system, flying conditions are generally more favorable than in low pressure areas, because there are fewer clouds, better visibility, calm or light winds, and less turbulence. High cirrus clouds indicate changing weather. Usually this signals an approaching warm front probably 200 miles or 10 hours behind. Cumulo-Nimbus clouds towering into the sky indicate very turbulent conditions and should be avoided. Nimbo Stratus is a heavy cloud moving slowly along. Rain can be safely predicted and it is best to avoid flying in wet and miserable conditions.
