Ground Training Lesson 14
1.0 Hours Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised July 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
This lesson covers aviation weather.
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
- General circulation
- Coriolis force
- Pressure gradient force
- Friction effect
- Local wind systems
- Moisture
- Physical states
- Measurements: Relative humidity and dewpoint
- Condensation and sublimation products
- Clouds and fog
- Precipitation
- Dew and frost
- Stable and unstable air
- Clouds
- Composition
- Formation and structure
- Types
- Recognition
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student
displays a commercial pilot's level of understanding of the material
presented.
Study Assignments
- Aviation Weather Handbook (AC 00-6A) -- All Chapters
- Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge -- Chapters 5, 6, and 8
- AIM -- Chapter 7
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 14
Any deviations from the completion standards should be noted in the previous section.
After completing an item in the Elements section, place a check mark next to that item.
- Student Name:
- Instructor Name/CFI#/expiration:
- Instructor Endorsement:
- Date of Lesson: