Originally Posted by
chevvron
Discussion on another forum which is not allowed to be mentioned on here regarding an 'automaatic' weather report feed to aircraft which uses a 'colour state' system.
The colour states reported are totally unlike the system used here, it being an American system giving vis. in statute miles and using only 4 'colour states' starting with 'green' as the best weather and having no 'white' or 'yellow 1/2'..
You can view the colour states used at
www.aviationweather.gov//metar/help?page=plot
I've pointed out this is a potential flight safety hazard' I don't even know if the system has been approved by the CAA.
That's disappointing Che>>ron.
It's a safety device, even if you don't like it, IT IS an adjunct to see and avoid, and providing free in-flight weather when there's no FIS-B and TIS-B in Europe.
OK, you don't like the colour scheme, but your hobby shouldn't be so destructive/dismissive of positive developments for safety in GA.
peace, move on and grow.
I've not been here for a few years, a la Kennedy Steve: 'C'YA'