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masman.sp
10th Nov 2009, 07:24
does anyone know the origin of this acronym for fog patches?

GusHoneybun
10th Nov 2009, 10:25
blame the french,

BR - Brume : Mist
BC - Bancs : Patches
MI - Mince : Thin (Shallow)
GR - Grele : Hail

Herc708
10th Nov 2009, 13:28
I thought BR was from the French word 'Brouillard' which is Mist / Fog in French

These are all ATPL exam favourites. Remember VCFG whic is 'Fog in the vicinity'

Mohit_C
10th Nov 2009, 19:27
Vicinity being within a radius of 8 km from the airport but not at the airport itself. :ok: