Aviation Meteorology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Basic weather theory.
    The realm of flight.
    Ever-changing weather.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Motion of the air.
    Signposts in the sky.
    Families of the air.
    Air masses in conflict.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Where's the front?
    Pilot weather resources and services.
    Surface observation -metar-.
    Pilot weather reports.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Satellite images.
    Radar and convective analysis charts.
    Air analysis charts.
    Introduction to forecasts.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Weather advisories.
    Area forecasts.
    Tweb route forecasts.
    Terminal aerodrome forecast.
    Winds and temperatures aloft forecast.
    Faa weather briefing services.
    Automated weather briefing services.
    Strategies for interpreting and flying the weather.
    Altimetry, airspeed, and aircraft performance.
    Low ceilings and visibilities.
    Turbulence.
    Icing.