Information and guidance associated with Pre-Flight Checks
Accurate weather forecasts play a vital role in aviation
activity. It is required by law that aircraft operators obtain
all necessary weather information in order to plan and conduct a
flight safely. Useful information is contained in the "Get Met"
booklet, available from the Meteorological Office. The
Meteorological Office website includes weather services
especially geared to aviation. The following information is
available on the NATS UK Aeronautical Information Service
Website. NOTAMs contain information concerning the
establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility,
service, procedure or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is
essential to personnel concerned with flight operations. Updated
every 28 days, this contains static information of a permanent
nature, and is essential to air navigation. Details of any
temporary changes are also available. AICs are notices relating
to safety, navigation, technical, administrative or legal