Dear All,
My name is Johan and I am one step away from getting my professional pilot's license converted from australian to malaysian. All the flying is done, all the hours obtained and other requirements obtained, just a CAA/ATPL exam this end of the month and, providing which I pass, will be able to breathe for a tad bit with a brand spanking new frozen ATPL license!
Now on to business.
I have asked almost all of the commanders I know, and have yet to be given a proper straight answer. I am now seeking your help to enlighten me on the actual difference between a BECMG and FM when reading a TAF/TTF.
While learning in Australia, I have never come across the term BECMG particularly when planning my flight(s). For the exams as well (ie. CASA CPL MET), Under Operational Met, I have become accustom to appreciating and understanding the FM tag (ie.WX to presume change/take place - if it gets worst of course - 30mins before actual forecast time). Amongst other rules of course coupled with INTER/TEMPOs etc.
What is BECMG?
And is there a difference?
One school of thought is teaching me that a BECMG is coupled with a FM (ie. the weather will BECOME this and that FROM this and that), another school of thought is teaching me a BECMG will only take effect if the weather worsens (ie. for planning purposes etc) and supersedes a FM.
Then there is another school of thought which says they have abolished BECMG all together. Then there is another school of thought who believe that BECMG & FM is the exact same thing.
Please, could you help me? Thank you so very much.
Regards,
Johan
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