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The crew of an aircraft flying from London Heathrow (EGLL) to Palma de Mallorca (LEPA), when passing to the west of Paris, wish to check the latest weather at aerodromes in the vicinity, in case of the need for an in-flight diversion. To obtain this information what single source of meteorological information, available through VHF, could the crew consult?
  • A
    VOLMET
  • B
    AIREP
  • C
    ATIS
  • D
    VORTAC
The VOLMET is a continuous voice transmission of current weather (METAR and SPECI) and forecasts (TAF) for mutiple airports (6 or so) and enroute weather warnings (SIGMET) if they are promulgated.
  • VOLMET is useful on longer flights if the pilots wish to obtain meteorological information for more than 1 airport with sufficient time in advance.
ICAO Annex 3
Chapter 1
VOLMET. Meteorological information for aircraft in flight.

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