Ground Training Lesson 9
2.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
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
During this lesson the student will obtain a basic understanding of weather elements and their importance to the pilot.
Elements
- The Earth's Atmosphere
- Composition
- Vertical structure
- International standard atmosphere - ISA
- Temperature
- Temperature measurement
- Temperature lapse rate
- Atmospheric Pressure and Altimetry
- Atmospheric pressure measurements
- Sea level pressure
- Station pressure
- Pressure variations
- Pressure systems
- Winds
- Basic theory of general circulation
- Coriolis force
- Pressure gradient force
- Friction effect
- Local wind systems
- Moisture
- Physical states
- Measurements
- Relative humidity
- Dewpoint
- Condensation and sublimation products
- Clouds and fog
- Precipitation
- Dew and frost
- Stability
- Causes
- Effects
- Clouds
- Composition
- Formation and structure
- Types
- Recognition
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.
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