Distance and Planning - IFR cross section help
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I don't see the following in any post or tutorial....
- in the IFR cross section - how to discern cloud layers?
- in the IFR cross section - can max FL be set? FL450 is too high. Would be nice to set this to FL250 to make the chart less condenced and more useful for our altitudes
- in the IFR cross section - can the FL and Baro be moved so you can actually see it (wind barbs cover it right now)
What is the best practice to get cloud layers along a route from Surface to FL210 ? Similar to another app like this:
I am looking for a way to plan flights and pick altitudes to stay OUT of the clouds. Thanks!
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@UserZ I TOO would like this information as an IFR pilot who flies under 10k 99% of the time.
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Doesn't look like anyone uses windy profile views for cloud layers? Is there anyway to customize these profile views better? The VFR tool shows cloud layers, but only to 10,000'. Need better layers for the route to the flight levels?
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@twominute000 You can use the VFR tool for this type of flight. Layers shown up to 10,000'. I'd like that presentation but up to a set altitude like FL300 or so.
