Originally Posted by
chefrp
Lost in Saigon
Can they receive weather reports/warnings as well, or do they rely on their on-board radar for this?
Thanks......
They can only send or receive text messages. Flight Dispatch can warn them of hazardous weather or even suggest a re-route. Sometimes warnings can be in the form of SIGMETS (Significant Meteorological Information weather advisory)
SIGMETS are issued to warn pilots of un-forecast or changing hazardous weather conditions.
SIGMET: Information from Answers.com
But while en-route, Airborne Radar is the primary way to avoid thunderstorms.