Ground Training Lesson 7
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 will become proficient in interpretation and application of the listed weather forecasting services.
Elements
- Oral review and quizzing of previous lesson
- Work through three sample DUATS briefings from different parts of the U.S.
- Synopsis
- Area Forecast
- Severe Weather Outlook
- Severe Weather Warning
- Sigmets
- Convective Sigmets
- Center Weather Advisory
- Airmets
- Surface Observations
- Pilot Reports
- Radar Report
- Terminal Forecasts
- Winds Aloft
- Public weather forecats for longer-term planning
- Prog charts
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: