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Old 28th May 2014, 23:55
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UnderneathTheRadar
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It's a very pretty town and the weather there always seems fine.
Be careful with this! From practical experience I've had several trips to YMER where the weather was unforecast below VMC.

First time was first trip with fresh P-IFR. Heading north from Mallacoota wondering when the cloud below was going to break up. Broke out turning inbound on the NDB approach.

Second time was forecast BKN about 2000'. Both us in a King Air and Rex in a SAAB made two approaches, saw nothing, and diverted.

The weather on the hills to the west can also cause quite localised low overcast over YMER and if BoM aren't paying attention - the forecasts don't always keep up with changed conditions.

That said, just wait it out till an autumn or spring CAVOK day with light winds and go high! it's a lovely trip....

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