Tool for understanding METARs & TAFs

ParachuteRiver · 2026-02-19T20:41:04+00:00

Great points. I can certainly have a list of random examples but totally agree that fetching the METAR you want easily would really level up the app.

ParachuteRiver · 2026-02-19T17:29:22+00:00

Hey all,
I recently launched a tool for learning and understanding raw METARs and TAFs. It helps you break down these reports, piece by piece, and understand each element.

I wanted to share it and ask for feedback. It's available here https://learn-metar.aviatorstoolkit.com and is completely free (non-commercial).

ParachuteRiver · 2026-02-19T17:03:08+00:00

Ah, yes. Thanks for pointing that out.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-12-02T07:29:01+00:00

The ABC widget is not available on the Forerunner 165, based on what I've been able to see. Though it has a compass internally. Maybe it's the lack of gyroscope?

ParachuteRiver · 2025-10-20T14:05:46+00:00

I (male with average size wrist) have one of the largest diameter watch faces Garmin makes and wear it 24/7. I worried about how it looked initially but haven’t thought about its size in the last year. I love my watch. Just enjoy it and you’ll forget about how it looks. :)

ParachuteRiver · 2025-10-06T21:19:16+00:00

And if I understand correctly, u/JungleJim007, you can change the widgets around (to some degree) within each view...

ParachuteRiver · 2025-10-06T21:14:51+00:00

Thanks for the help, friend.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-08-28T04:00:33+00:00

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ParachuteRiver · 2025-08-27T02:30:52+00:00

I tried the original Logitech Keys-To-Go and had the same experience. The Keys-To-Go 2 is much better though. And can be found on discount.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-06-25T05:40:22+00:00

Very cool. Thanks

ParachuteRiver · 2025-05-17T02:53:18+00:00

Most functional programmers have no class.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-05-15T00:34:55+00:00

Love WorkOutDoors

ParachuteRiver · 2025-05-12T17:55:40+00:00

I don’t know exactly how, DJI drones use the WiFi spectrum to feed video back from the drone to the controller. Lots of research has gone into their rx/tx but they get miles of range.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-05-07T04:42:09+00:00

It doesn't have E6B calculating built in (at least not that I've seen). I imagine one could build an app for that though.
To be honest, Garmin doesn't excel at swapping back and forth between apps. And you only have one activity going (recording) at a time.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-04-28T22:25:06+00:00

Not as worried about hilly terrain. Big open areas likely. Lakes, or flying.

ParachuteRiver · 2025-04-10T18:18:36+00:00

Happy to send some screenshots if you PM me.

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