Ground Training Lesson 8
1.25 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised January 2008
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
The student review various weather chart services, including a
discussion of basic radar theory and its application to these
services. Additional weather information sources will also be
discussed.
Elements
- Oral review and quizzing of previous lesson
- Radar theory
- RAREPS
- RADAR summary charts
- Satellite weather images
- Surface analysis
- Weather depiction charts
- Low level significant weather prognostics
- Winds and temperatures aloft
- Composite moisture stability chart
- Constant pressure analysis chart
- NOTAMS
- Types of weather briefings
- Modes of obtaining weather information
- TIBS
- EFAS
- DUATS
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student
displays an understanding of the material presented.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations: