Course Description

This course is designed to provide pilots with a comprehensive understanding of aviation weather and its application in flight planning and decision-making. You will learn how to interpret weather data, make informed go/no-go decisions, and apply strategies to mitigate weather-related risks. The course emphasizes practical skills for assessing weather conditions, understanding key weather phenomena, and enhancing safety during flight operations. A basic understanding in the theory of meteorology is desired. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Required Prerequisites

AVF 111 and AVG 101, both with a 2.0 or better

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Describe key elements of meteorological principles.
• State how different weather patterns and systems may present various hazards to aviation.

Application:

• Demonstrate aviation competences to real world situations in a safe and effective manner.
• Apply weather knowledge to safely make go-no-go decisions.

Integration:

• Relate knowledge elements directly to future real world training flights.

Human Dimension:

• Evaluate their method of aeronautical decision making to effectively and safely make go no-go decisions based on various weather factors.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Recognize how their decisions and actions impact public perception of the aviation industry.

Learning How to Learn:

• Identify what methods of training will help them learn best.
• Use numerous resources to maintain accurate and current knowledge of aviation weather sources.