"Peter R." wrote in message
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David ) wrote:


I use DUATS' Synopsis portion of the Standard Briefing, found at the top
of the briefing output. This contains layer and tops estimates.


To be a little more precise, it is in the VFR Clouds and Weather section of
the Area Forecast (FA), which is included in a DUAT or DUATS Standard
Briefing. An FA also includes a Synopsis section, but that is not where the
tops info is.

http://aviationweather.gov/products/fa/info.shtml for a description of the
FA product.

A FSS standard briefing includes a Synopsis section which includes
information extracted from the FA. Usually, in my experience, briefers do
not include tops in the briefing unless requested, and some don't even know
where to get that info when asked.

Stan