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Weather or not to fly? Mystery Cache

Hidden : 12/24/2021
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


This cache is not at the posted numbers.

 

Weather is an important factor when a pilot is planning a flight. The following data helps pilots with very detailed weather information at the airports along the route.

KTOR 241753Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM FEW120 08/M03 A2947 RMK AO2 SLP970 T00831028 10083 20061 51015

KSAN 241732Z 2418/2524 25012G20KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT020 SCT040 SCT070

KCRQ 241653Z 26007KT 10SM SCT038 OVC080 14/11 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE1558 PRESRR SLP121 P0000 T01390106

KTOA 241647Z 25007KT 7SM SCT015 SCT100 14/14 A2985

KLAF 241654Z 18012G22KT 10SM OVC003 12/08 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP050 T01220078

KCNO 241735Z 26013KT 10SM SCT013 BKN019 14/10 A2988 RMK AO2 T01390100

KAVX 241751Z AUTO 26016G23KT 8SM BKN004 BKN010 OVC022 11/09 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 27032/1700 SLP116 60011 T01060094 10128 20094 53027

A=Visibility at San Diego, CA

B=Wind speed at Torrance, CA

C=Dewpoint temperature in Torrington, WY

D=Sky condition at the Purdue University Airport in Indiana

E=Type of Automated Station at Chino, CA

F=The difference between the wind speed and the gust speed at Avalon, CA

The final cache is at N 33° 8.ABC' W 117° 20.DEF'

Have fun and have a safe flight!

 

 

 

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

pbeare, unatvat ybj

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)