Another suggestion is to get a technical elaboration from the BoM (number in the ERSA). There were a few nights when cloud was forecast, but after a quick call to the BoM is was confirmed it was no where near the route I was flying.
Smoke is an interesting topic, however, and this thread has made me think more about it. How high does 'thick' smoke travel? 1000ft, 5000ft or 20000ft? I guess it all depends on a number of factors.
How do the NT pilots conduct their NVFR during the dry season when the land is being burned all season? I'm sure they're being told to "just go", but what do the local FOIs think?
Last edited by Aimpoint; 20th Sep 2012 at 11:15.