Ground Training Lesson 17
1.5 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
The student will assume the instructor's role and present a
classroom lecture on weather fundamentals.
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
- 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
is able to explain and teach the topics in the lesson.
Study Assignments
- A lesson plan to be prepared by the student
- Aviation Weather, FAA AC 00-6A
- optional: Jeppesen's Aviation Weather
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations:
Ground Training Record, Lesson 17
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: