Lesson #6 & #7 - Aviation Meterology & Intrepreting Weather

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Lesson #6 & #7 - Aviation Meterology & Intrepreting Weather

Weather is one of the most critical aspects of flying. In order for a pilot to make sound arenautical decisions, one must fully understand weather. Below are links that provide insight into weather intrepretation and planning.

Video Resources:

178 Seconds to live (2:59) - The critical go/no go decision making aspects of weather
Thunderstorms and ATC (59.45) - FAA Aviation Safety Seminar on Thunderstorms
Weather: Safer Skies Aviation Series (48:36) - FAA Aviation Safety Seminar on Aviation Weather

Steps to preparing for weather:

Step #	Description	When (prior to flight)	Where
1	Check General Forecast	7-10 Days	www.weather.com
2	Forecast Maps, Radar, & Text	2-5 Days	www.aviationweather.gov
3	Check radar for rain/thunderstorms	Day of flight	www.weather.com
4	Check METAR & RAF reports	Day of flight	www.aviationweather.gov
5	Check for Icing (winter months)	Day of flight	www.aviationweather.gov