GOES-16's Advanced Baseline Imager and Geostationary Lightning Mapper cut convective weather update intervals from 15 minutes to 30 seconds, fundamentally changing what pilots can know before weather surprises them.
VectorFIS-B radar data on your ForeFlight or Garmin display is typically 15–20 minutes old - here's why, and how to fly with that reality in mind.
VectorThe NEXRAD radar image on your tablet can be 15-20 minutes older than its timestamp shows - here's why, and how to use it safely.
VectorCockpit weather displays show radar data that is 5–15 minutes old - a gap that can be fatal when navigating convective weather.
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VectorADS-B In delivers free traffic and weather data to your cockpit, but only pilots who understand its limitations get the full benefit.
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