Weather Reports, Forecasts & Flight Planning by Terry Lankford
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Weather Reports, Forecasts & Flight Planning
Summary
This volume covers weather reports, forecasting and flight planning for pilots. It includes satellite imagery; wind chill/comfort index; modern technology, procedures, and National Weather Service reorganization; and Mountain Weave forecasts and Aviation Weather Channel Web Page information.
Weather Reports, Forecasts & Flight Planning Summary
About Terry Lankford
Terry T. Lankford has been a Weather Specialist with the FAA for nearly 30 years, and is the author of three titles in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series: Understanding Aeronautical Charts, 2nd Edition, Cockpit Weather Decisions, and all three editions of this book. He also wrote Aircraft Icing. A pilot since 1967, he also holds single-engine, multiengine, and instrument ratings, as well as an FAA Gold Seal Instructor certificate. An FAA accident prevention counselor, he earned the Flight Safety Award in 1979. Lankford also contributes articles to pilot periodicals.
Table of Contents
Surface Observations (METAR). Pilot Weather Reports (UA, UUA, PIREPs). Satellite Imagery. Weather Advisories. The Area Forecast (FA). TWEB Route Forecasts. Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF). Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD). Radar and Convective Analysis Charts. Air Analysis Charts. The Weather Briefing. Appendices: A: Abbreviations. B: Forecast and Report Locations. C: Area Designators.
Additional information
NLS9780071354561
9780071354561
0071354565
Weather Reports, Forecasts & Flight Planning by Terry Lankford
New
Paperback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
2000-01-16
496
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