2007-07-17 06:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
The trouble with pilots and meteorology is that the pilots who need to know the least about the weather, the jet jockeys, know the most, while the pilots who need to know the most about it, the private VFR pilots, know the least. Jets fly above the weather, light aircraft fly in it. For your own safety, learn all you can about the weather, not just enough to pass the exam.
For instance, if you are flying in an area with hills or mountains, pay serious attention to mountain waves and associated turbulence. "Severe tubulence" means you will not be able to keep control of your aircraft. Learn, and remember what causes it.
2007-07-17 12:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the basics for a PPL.
Have a look in Pilot magazine, also your public library can help-remember u can order books from them-free!
2007-07-17 06:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practical Test Standards.. Use it, it's available for free on the FAA website
You'll wanna know about clouds, airmasses, fronts, thunderstorms, wind shear, microbursts, lapse rates, etc... Don't even get me started on Wx Reporting services :-)
Good luck to ya!
2007-07-17 06:53:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Cool 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,this dvd might be able to help you out
2007-07-17 06:53:15 · answer #4 · answered by Leo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋