Ground Studies for Pilots: Meteorology

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Ground Studies for Pilots: Meteorology is a part of the highly-regarded series for students taking commercial pilot and air transport pilot license examinations in the UK. The text explains all aspects of aviation meteorology that affect pilot decision-making and aircraft performance, training students to recognize weather influences and correctly counter them to ensure the safety of planes and passengers. This edition has been completely revised to take into account the UK's new Joint Aviation Authorities syllabus for flight crew licensing. Features of the book include an improved layout and model exam questions and answers to assist students in knowledge retention, as well as the latest codes for aviation weather reports and forecasts. Ground Studies for Pilots: Meteorology thoroughly covers these subject areas: Atmosphere and Atmospheric Pressure Heat and Temperature Water in the Atmosphere Air Density Lapse Rates, Stability and Instability Clouds and Precipitation Thunderstorms Visibility and Fog Icing Winds Air Masses Low Pressure Systems and Fronts Non-frontal Depressions Anticyclones and Cols Climatology Interpretation of Satellite Images Organisation, Observations, Reports and Forecasts

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The late Roy Underdown was Principal of College of Air Training, Hamble. John Standen was a chief flying instructor for many years, including a period as a military QFI with the Royal Saudi Air Force in Riyadh. After retiring from active flying he became a consultant to the UK government on the implementation and operation of meteorological satellite imaging and data systems in Africa. He was senior Met instructor for SEACOAT at manston and PPSC in Bournemouth, training pilots for the JAA examinations. He now runs consolidation courses for Pilot Assit at Alconbury and is employed at the European Pilot Training Academy at Bournemouth Airport, where he teaches Meteorology, air law and human performance. He also provides private tution. Table of Contents The atmosphere and atmospheric pressure Heat and temperature Water in the atmosphere Air density Lapse rates, stability and instability Clouds and precipitation Thunderstorms Visibility and fog Icing Winds Air masses Low pressure systems and fronts Non-frontal depressions Anticyclones and cols Climatology; Interpretation of satellite images Organisation, observations, reports and forecasts Appendix Answers to multi-choice text questions Glossary of abbreviations Index