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TowerLearn what AIRMET Sierra, Tango, and Zulu mean, how they differ from SIGMETs, and how to read them before every flight.
PatternLearn the differences between AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs and how to use them in your go/no-go decisions.
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