How to perform a self-weather briefing for an IFR flight (video tip)
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The FAA encourages pilots to use the self-briefing technique when checking the weather before each flight. In this video, we’ll highlight various sources of weather products you can use and how to ensure you always get a complete briefing.
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As Sporty’s lead aviation course and video producer, Bret is usually flying an interesting airplane, and often with a camera rolling. He oversees the development, production and distribution of over 30 aviation courses from Sporty's, including the Private Pilot Learn to Fly Course. He is a flight instructor and check airman at the Sporty's Academy flight school and a senior captain on a Cessna Citation.
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