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When the Weather Closes In
CAA found that pilots who press on below VFR minima are far more likely to end up in trouble — set your own go/no-go limits and turn back early.
Weather16 October 20261 min read
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Weather16 October 20261 min read
When the Weather Closes In
CAA found that pilots who press on below VFR minima are far more likely to end up in trouble — set your own go/no-go limits and turn back early.
Weather20 March 20261 min read
Meteorological Minimums for VFR Flight
Always fly within both the legal and the club's higher VFR met minimums, and before Cook Strait crossings ask whether you can see the other side and have an exit plan.
Weather26 September 20251 min read
Convert UTC Correctly When Daylight Saving Changes
During daylight saving (NZDT) add 13 hours to UTC when reading TAFs, METARs and briefings; during NZST add 12 hours.
Weather13 June 20251 min read
Stay Ahead of the Weather on Winter Cross-Countries
Winter brings low cloud and fog: check all weather sources for the right times, re-check before heading home, and decide early to turn back or divert.
Weather14 February 20251 min read
Stick to the Club's VFR Weather Minimums
The club's VFR met minimums sit above the legal minimums – on cross-countries and Cook Strait crossings, check you can see the other side and have an exit plan.