I would like to print and laminate a cheat sheet or cue card that
described the generic format for a METAR and decoded the abbreviations.
It would be helpful to have it in a small clear format so that when I
needed the information I would pull it out of the map pocket for
review.

Has anyone created such an item or are they aware of somewhere it is
available for purchase?

I recall having one that was approach plate size and Jepp punched. From the
Weather Service, I think. I can't lay my hands on it right now, though.

Also here: http://www.zuluworks.com/zulucards.html

On 2/8/05 5:10 PM, M.E. Borner wrote the following:
> I would like to print and laminate a cheat sheet or cue card that
> described the generic format for a METAR and decoded the abbreviations.
> It would be helpful to have it in a small clear format so that when I
> needed the information I would pull it out of the map pocket for
> review.
>
> Has anyone created such an item or are they aware of somewhere it is
> available for purchase?
>

"M.E. Borner" > wrote in message
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>I would like to print and laminate a cheat sheet or cue card that
> described the generic format for a METAR and decoded the abbreviations.
> It would be helpful to have it in a small clear format so that when I
> needed the information I would pull it out of the map pocket for
> review.
>
> Has anyone created such an item or are they aware of somewhere it is
> available for purchase?
>

Do you recall that there's one in your AF/D?

Banyan Air Service had one on their counter that I keep handy. I'm sure
they would mail you one - or you can have a copy of mine.

Thx, {|;-)

Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr.


N326DK
CP-ASEL

>http://www.asy.faa.gov/safety_products/metar_taf.pdf

I noticed that site tells how to convert C to F, the HARD way.

Here's a much easier way: Double the C, add 30.

You'll be within a degree or two, close enough for government work.

vince norris

double the C
subtract 10%
add 32

Exact


Karl


"vincent p. norris" > wrote in message
...
> >http://www.asy.faa.gov/safety_products/metar_taf.pdf
>
> I noticed that site tells how to convert C to F, the HARD way.
>
> Here's a much easier way: Double the C, add 30.
>
> You'll be within a degree or two, close enough for government work.
>
> vince norris

In a previous article, "kage" > said:
>double the C
>subtract 10%
>add 32
>
>Exact

Add 40. Multiply by 9/5 or 5/9 depending on whether you're going F->C or
C->F. Subtract 40. Works both ways, exactly.


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Paul Tomblin wrote:
> In a previous article, "kage" > said:
>
>>double the C
>>subtract 10%
>>add 32
>>
>>Exact
>
>
> Add 40. Multiply by 9/5 or 5/9 depending on whether you're going F->C or
> C->F. Subtract 40. Works both ways, exactly.
>
>

40? Where does 40 come from?

The formula is:
F = C*9/5 + 32
C = (F - 32) * 5 /9;

Kage's procedure is the same:
F = (2*c) - .1(2*c) +32 (which is the same as)
F = (1.8) * c + 32 (and also)
F = 9/5 * c + 32

Paul Tomblin wrote:
> In a previous article, Ron Natalie > said:
>
>>Paul Tomblin wrote:
>>
>>>Add 40. Multiply by 9/5 or 5/9 depending on whether you're going F->C or
>>>C->F. Subtract 40. Works both ways, exactly.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>40? Where does 40 come from?
>
>
> Try it, it works. -40 is where the two values are equal, so essentially
> you're moving the graph "F versus C" so that it goes through the origin,
> applying the slope of the line, and then shifting it down again.
>
> -40 + 40 = 0
> 0 * 5/9 = 0
> 0 - 40 = -40 -> -40 F = -40 C
>
> 0 + 40 = 40
> 40 * 5/9 = 22.22
> 22.222 - 40 = -17.7777 -> 0 F = -17.8 C
>
> 212 + 40 = 252
> 252 * 5/9 = 140
> 140 - 40 = 100 -> 212 F = 100 C
>
> And so on.
>
Oh I missed that you were always adding and subtracting 40 (it didn't
follow the "depending on weather..." Of course if you use 32 as your
contant (the difference between 0C and 0F), you don't have to apply the
offset twice.

In a previous article, Ron Natalie > said:
>Paul Tomblin wrote:
>> Add 40. Multiply by 9/5 or 5/9 depending on whether you're going F->C or
>> C->F. Subtract 40. Works both ways, exactly.
>>
>>
>
>40? Where does 40 come from?

Try it, it works. -40 is where the two values are equal, so essentially
you're moving the graph "F versus C" so that it goes through the origin,
applying the slope of the line, and then shifting it down again.

-40 + 40 = 0
0 * 5/9 = 0
0 - 40 = -40 -> -40 F = -40 C

0 + 40 = 40
40 * 5/9 = 22.22
22.222 - 40 = -17.7777 -> 0 F = -17.8 C

212 + 40 = 252
252 * 5/9 = 140
140 - 40 = 100 -> 212 F = 100 C

And so on.

--
Paul Tomblin > http://xcski.com/blogs/pt/
"Unfortunately, you go to war with the Secretary of Defense you have, not
the Secretary of Defense you wish you had."

This one looks perfect. The price is pretty good although $6.28 for UPS
shipping is pretty steep. I would think it could go USPS but that is
not an option on their site. Thans for the reference

I have not used the cards but did work a little with them on some kneeboards.
Rob is the main man and a very nice guy. If you email he may
be willing do what you'd like. Obviously, though, he's really not in business
to sell very small items one at a time! :-) Take a good look at the
kneeboards; you might like them.

On 2/10/05 8:15 AM, M.E. Borner wrote the following:
> This one looks perfect. The price is pretty good although $6.28 for UPS
> shipping is pretty steep. I would think it could go USPS but that is
> not an option on their site. Thans for the reference
>