AVP 312 - Aviation Weather Services

Description:
Comprehensive analysis of weather service for flight crews, including interpretation of applicable alpha-numeric and graphic weather reports and forecasts.

Prerequisites:
Co-requisite: AVP 241.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Decipher and interpret aviation weather reports provided in graphical and alphanumeric format by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) at the level required for U.S. Commercial & Airline Pilot certification.
Decipher and interpret aviation weather forecasts provided in graphical and alphanumeric format by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) at the level required for U.S. Commercial & Airline Pilot certification.
Identify the various sources from which up-to-the-minute aviation weather information can be obtained for a given flight.
Decipher, interpret and analyze aviation weather reports and forecasts and apply this information to determine the suitability of, and weather conditions for, a simulated cross- country IFR flight in a light airplane.
Decipher, interpret and analyze high altitude weather data provided in graphical and alphanumeric format.
Thoroughly explain one weather hazard and how it can be effectively managed by flight crew.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
6/07/13

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