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Old 26th Nov 2009, 13:34
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TightSlot
 
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Back in the day when I was shorthaul... We CC used to smile quietly at some of the secriptions given on the PA by the Captain (for the very good reasons given above by piton).

Here is your cut out and keep decoder for weather-related PA's

"Breezy..."
Runway is presently off-limits for approach

"Very breezy..."
And also forecast to remain off-limits

"Chance of rain..."
It is raining heavily

"Scattered Showers..."
It is raining torrentially

"Chance of snow..."
Airfield presently closed for snow clearance

" Chance of light mist..."
Autoland and we'll give it a shot

"Misty..."
Forget it, we're going somewhere else

"Presently warm and sunny..."
It won't be by the time we get there!

"Reasonably good flying conditions'''
Cabin crew should keep the galley latches up and carts tight and be prepared for the occurrence of any known weather condition throughout the flight.
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