When checking the TAF during your flight planning, you need to check the timeframe of ___ hour before, and ____ after your ETD and/or ETA.

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When checking the TAF during your flight planning, you need to check the timeframe of ___ hour before, and ____ after your ETD and/or ETA.

When planning, you want forecast data that covers the times you’ll actually be operating close to departure and arrival. TAFs are issued for specific periods at an airport, and weather can change quickly around the planned times. Checking the forecast window that spans one hour before your ETD and one hour after your ETA ensures you have a realistic view of conditions during the critical phases of flight—from departure through arrival. It helps you anticipate any deteriorating or improving weather right around your planned times. Using a longer or shorter window isn’t as aligned with typical planning practice; one hour before and one hour after captures the near-term changes without overextending the forecast window.

When planning, you want forecast data that covers the times you’ll actually be operating close to departure and arrival. TAFs are issued for specific periods at an airport, and weather can change quickly around the planned times. Checking the forecast window that spans one hour before your ETD and one hour after your ETA ensures you have a realistic view of conditions during the critical phases of flight—from departure through arrival. It helps you anticipate any deteriorating or improving weather right around your planned times. Using a longer or shorter window isn’t as aligned with typical planning practice; one hour before and one hour after captures the near-term changes without overextending the forecast window.

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