Metro-03
Meteorology Review
VI. Printed reports and forecasts 1.1.1.5
Sg 6, fr 3
Lesson Organization
LESSON NOTES
During this portion of the lecture, consider choosing an
example of a selected report or forecast from the screen
and reading it. Encourage students to bring up any specific
problems or points of confusion.
A.
METAR 1.1.1.5.4
Sg 6, ft 4
Fig 17: METAR
B.
Area Forecast (FA) 1.1.1.5.3
Sg 6, fr 5
Fig 18: Area
1.
Provides general description of regional forecast
Forecast (FA)
weather phenomena in a specified multi-state
region, including flight hazards such as icing,
thunderstorms, and large areas of IFR weather
2.
Plain language and FAA-approved codes identify
hazards/flight precautions, icing and freezing level,
pressure systems and fronts, turbulence, significant
clouds, and weather
C.
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts 1.1.1.5.1
Sg 6, fr 7
Fig 19: Terminal
1.
Provides 24-hour forecast for a specific station
Aerodrome Forecast
(TAF)
2.
Codes (in order) identify valid times of forecast,
wind speed and direction, visibility, significant
weather, clouds, expected variations from prevailing
conditions, and, if appropriate, temperature, icing,
and turbulence
3.
Breakdown in FLIP planning (GP)
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