Most of the DEs I know have their own collection of old
charts that they "know" and that do show some weather. Most
students today will have a full text and graphics print of
the on-line briefing in all formats.




"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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| On Feb 1, 10:37 pm, "Jim Macklin"
| wrote:
| Know how to interpret the material from on-line sources.
| The key is, can you draw a crude picture of the weather
| [verbally or with a pencil] and then apply that to the
FAR
| as to whether the weather, currently and forecast, will
| allow the operation.
|
| Partly, but every DE I've ever worked with required the
applicant to
| show up with the classic charts and exhibit knowledge of
the symbols
| (i.e. carry a secret decoder ring). Once rated, few pilots
every use
| these old style charts.
|
| -Robert, CFII
|