Julian Scarfe wrote:
"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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Yes, but where is their thermometer? On the ground near the level of
your plane, or on top of the tower? Makes a lot of difference.


Fair point. At least in my part of the world, reported temps are supposed
to be 2 metre temps (measured about 6 ft above the ground). But as others
have pointed out there may be differences because of the local measurement
environment.

I still think it's well worth making a comparison between your OAT and the
reported temperature. It's not difficult to spot consistent deviations of a
couple of degrees.

And I don't disagree, I just don't think we should rely too much on this
form of calibration.


Matt