Oxford Aviation Training and the Met Office have developed a self-teach, media-rich, interactive Computer Based Training (CBT) course of theoretical and practical Meteorology aimed at both student and qualified pilots. Instruction is up to JAA ATPL level, but as the course is designed for beginners it is suitable for CPL and PPL pilots, too.

The main aim of this Computer Based Training is to give pilot-oriented training in Aviation Met theory and to teach pilots to use this theory to interpret met forecasts and reports in order to plan safe and expeditious flying sorties. The secondary aim of the CBT is to teach pilots how to extract and interpret met information from the Met Office's web site.

In this work, satellite and radar are examined for their application to piloting and flight operations. The first part looks at weather satellites: how they work, how pilots and aviation-associated persons can interpret and apply satellite images, ultimately to avoid flight hazards. Equal emphasis and explanation is given to the limitations of satellite imagery in flight applications. Weather radar fundamentals are outlined in the second part: products and equipment, limitations, and application in the flight environment. The text closes with a section on risk evaluation and decision-making. Reference information and maps to plot radar locations, along with lists to decode location identifiers, are provided. It explains limitations of satellite and radar resources to flight application, and draws the relationship between satellite, radar and lightning detection.

From the Back Cover
Recent breakthroughs in radar and satellite imaging and communications technology have put a tremendous amount of potentially life-saving weather-related data at a pilot's disposal. This heavily-illustrated, expertly written resource explains how to obtain, interpret, and effectively apply all this information. Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation For Pilots thoroughly describes the usefulness - as well as limitations - of radar and satellite imaging in flight planning and operations and offers in-depth coverage of key topics such as:

- Geographical Features - Weather Features - Interpretation and Application - Maps and Codes - Equipment Reviews - Lightning Detection Equipment - Image Illustrations - Flight Planning Strategies - Risk Evaluation - And more You'll also find reference information and maps to help plot radar locations and lists to decode location identifiers. Although Radar & Satellite Weather Interpretation for Pilots includes an in-depth review of satellite and weather radar fundamentals as applied to flight, it is far more than a collection of facts - it is a working tool that teaches pilots solid decision-making and risk assessment skills.

The author, who is a former FAA Weather Specialist and a consultant for NASA includes valuable case study examples of misinterpretation and prevention techniques as well as actual weather scenarios used to apply flight planning strategies. If you are looking for clear and up-to-date information on satellite and radar weather interpretations for flight operations, your search ends here.

The JAR PPL Exam Tutor is a complete, multimedia, home study course for passing the CAA-JAR PPL Ground School Exams. It is organised in an easy to use format which covers every element of the JAR/CAP53/NPPL syllabus.
The PPL Exam Tutor has been compiled by working closely with the CAA and ensuring that all elements required to pass the exams are covered thoroughly and effectively. The Software is organised to be concise, not wasting time on irrelevant topics, well organised and easy to use. Incorporating a fast but comprehensive menu structure which breaks the course into manageable sections. Software also has the benefit of over 500 pages with full colour graphics, video, simulations and sound! -This makes the whole learning process much faster and easier.

The contents of this CD ROM have been carefully and extensively researched from all available aviation sources. Aviation knowledge has been gathered from around the World and then the text has been carefully written by dedicated professionals. Once completed this CD was tested and refined with the help of Pilots and Flying Schools throughout the UK.

Europe’s Best Selling PPL Training Software has now been used by over 1000 Pilots to assist them with passing their Ground School Exams....using Computer Technology, your skills and knowledge can be developed in a way that would be impossible to achieve with just books or videos.

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