Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
MOTIVATION
For pilots, correctly interpreting weather information is as impor-
tant as understanding weather phenomena. Understanding
weather minimum requirements and visualizing the weather
symbolized on charts, reports, and briefings are important flight
planning skills that you must obtain and refine as you continue in
your flying career.
OVERVIEW
After reviewing information concerning weather minimums and
weather charts and reports, you will be able to interpret weather
phenomena as they relate to flight planning.
This lesson covers:
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Weather minimums
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Weather charts
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Printed reports and forecasts
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Flight weather briefing
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Enroute procedures
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Flight weather packets
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OPARS
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Satellite imagery
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