Enroute wind prediction

[Guest 737767]

I often have a problem with long haul fligts namely that I find no way to predict winds en route. I use to add some tons fuel to be prepared for significant head winds but I would like to know how I can get wind dir/speed along my route after having downloaded real weather with winds aloft into FS2002.Does somebody know that?

[Guest]

Good question!!!, if you find out let me know! :)Good Luck,

[wb5okj 26]

Here is a link to a real world weather aviation site that I use. If yuo are flying on line or have constant internet access open a browser and get the info.Supposed to do BFR today. Look at the METARs for KPWA. NO Go today. Wx has been like this for about 3 or 4 days now. Worsening tomorrow.http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/

[David Vega 348]

A good site is http://aviationweather.gov/fdwinds.There you can see the winds aloft at different altitudes. Remember a site where one entered a flight plan and the site displayed the best altitude based on winds aloft en route. I can't remember the site, hopefully another poster will.EDIT: Never mind, I found it! The site is www.fltplan.com. Unfortunately it's only for flight in the USA. Still, great site and it's free.RegardsDave Vega

[Guest WorkingStiff]

Version 5.2 of FS_Meteo gives you wind predictions.

[Guest]

This is how the big guys have it... Makes it look so darn easy! Look for the winds aloft forecast. BTW, I flew this flight the day of the plan, and the FSMETEO winds aloft were almost exact!!! See attached:Sincerely,Phil Geddeshttp://cs-people.bu.edu/pgeddes/aal16.txt

[Guest 737767]

Thank you guys! I will try these links in the evening!