Ground Training Lesson 10
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
This lesson will complete the introduction of basic weather elements.
Elements
- Air Masses
- Source regions
- Classification and characteristics of air masses
- Air mass modification
- Fronts
- Definition
- Types
- Associated weather characteristics
- Turbulence
- Convective currents
- Obstructions to wind flow
- Wind shear
- Clear air turbulence
- Categories of turbulence intensity
- Winds
- Basic theory of general circulation
- Coriolis force
- Pressure gradient force
- Friction effect
- Local wind systems
- Structural Icing
- Types
- Causes
- Effects
- Intensity
- Prevention and elimination
- Thunderstorms
- Conditions necessary for formation
- Formation and life cycle
- Hazards
- Avoidance procedures
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.
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