CAE Oxford ATPL – Book 9 – Meteorology

CAE Oxford ATPL – Book 9 – Meteorology

ATPL Ground Training Series. CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, 2017.— 658p.

This text book has been written and published as a reference work to assist students enrolled on an approved EASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course to prepare themselves for the EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations. Nothing in the content of this book is to be interpreted as constituting instruction or advice relating to practical flying.

The Atmosphere.
Pressure.
Density.
Pressure Systems.
Temperature.
Humidity.
Adiabatics and Stability.
Turbulence.
Altimetry.
Winds.
Upper Winds.
Clouds.
Cloud Formation and Precipitation.
Thunderstorms.
Visibility.
Icing.
Air Masses.
Occlusions.
Other Depressions.
Global Climatology.
Local Winds and Weather.
Area Climatology.
Route Climatology.
Satellite Observations.
Meteorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs).
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs).
Significant Weather and Wind Charts.
Warning Messages.
Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight.
Questions.
Index.

This text book has been written and published as a reference work to assist students enrolled on an approved EASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) course to prepare themselves for the EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge examinations.