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Old 9th May 2011, 05:34
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And if someone so happens to give you the direct number to briefing don't ever delete it from your phone!
At the end of every ARFOR there is a 'Remarks' heading with something along the likes of "FOR MORE INFORMATION RING THE AVIATION FORECASTER [08] 9263 ****." Note the numbers with the area code/weather regions that are suitable and put them in your phone if you wish.

You can also register with the phone based 'Metbrief' through NAIPS or by phoning Airservices Help Desk on 1800 801 960. Another number 1800 805 150 to access the service (charges apply). You can punch in codes to get ARFOR,TAF, and TTF.

Jeppesen ATC section also provides telephone numbers in case of 1800 number service difficulties and regional met office numbers for 'technical elaboration of met products' etc. Helpful if you want some behind the scenes info or a TAF made up in the middle of the night etc... Not giving the numbers or the exact references here - if you want it you can do your own homework but the numbers are not a secret!
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