Pilot S Guide To Weather Reports Forecasts And Flight Planning

"In Weather Reports, Forecasts & Flight Planning, you'll find more than weather theory and simple assessment information. Terry Lankford gives you: hands-on advice on pilot interpretation and application of diverse weather information; the voice of experience in applying real-life techniques to specific situations; pilot-tested, best-practice procedures for all types of conditions, forecasts, and flight planning; vital information on challenges such as vorticity, icing, low-level wind shear, thunderstorms, and turbulence; a pilot-savvy understanding of the limitations and evolution of weather forecasting; and clarifications of dangerous misunderstandings and misconceptions about weather forecasts and terminology."--BOOK JACKET.

This new third edition of 'Meteorology for Pilots' has been modified to satisfy all aspects of the meteorological requirements necessary to be JAR compliant. It also discusses the latest data concerning global warming and its consequences, especially in relation to the El Nino effect.For aviation the study of meterology provides knowledge and awareness of the atmosphere, which is, after all, the medium within which the pilot works. A proper study of the subject will provide the basis that can enable a pilot to appreciate properly the weather forecast given to him for a flight - and indeed to forecast for himself. Technical aircraft safety is now approaching the highest standards, whilst safety affected by particular weather conditions remains a large problem.Clearly a proper study of meteorology can only assist the pilot in providing safe passage.