Well we're just coming up to the equinox so dusk is very much the same everywhere. It was very dark here (Glasgow) before 8
As for the weather, last night I wouldn't have flown on the PC let alone in real life. I was on the phone to a mate up in Skye (not _too_ far from the accident site) just about the time of the accident and we both commented that it was a right nasty night. Im sure the AAIB guys will get an aftercast and Id be surprised if it didnt show gusts >30kts with heavy rain. The nearest weather station is probably Connel or the helipad at Fort William. Dunno if there is an official weather station at the Glencoe ski-lift. Can someone confirm this?