Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
LESSON NOTES
Point out the various chart symbols as they are discussed for
each of the weather charts.
(1) Standard symbols depict fronts
(2) "H" or "L" and isobars denote pressure
systems
(3) Station model includes information on sky
Sg 2, fr 5
coverage, wind direction and speed,
Fig 4: Major Station
temperature, dew point, precipitation, and
Model Symbols
other related information
LESSON NOTES
Sg 2, fr 6
Fig 2: Surface
On the chart, trace the course a flight would take from Chicago
Analysis Chart
to Miami.
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 2 -- 1.1.1.3.1
Refer to the simplified surface analysis chart (Figure 2).
You are planning a flight from Chicago to Miami. What
type of weather are you likely to experience?
ANSWER: A stationary front approximately halfway through
the trip
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