Metro-02
Meteorology and Flight Planning
NOTE: In the case of single-piloted aircraft, or
other aircraft with only one operable UHF/VHF
transceiver radar approach, minimums may not
be used as the basis for selection of an
alternate airfield.
3.
If destination is 3,000-3 or better, no alternate is
required
NOTE: CNATRA requires an alternate be filed for
all cross-country flights, regardless of destination
weather.
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 1 -- 1.1.1.1.1.1
The weather at your destination is forecast to be greater
than published minimums but less than 3,000-3. For a
non-precision approach, what are your alternate airport
weather requirements?
ANSWER: 300-1 above precision approach minimums
Sg 2, fr 3
II.
Weather charts 1.1.1.3
Lesson Organization
A. Observed-weather charts
Sg 2, fr 4
1.
Surface analysis charts 1.1.1.3.1
Fig 2: Surface
Analysis Chart
a.
Based on hourly observed weather information
b.
Provide ready means of locating pressure
systems, fronts, and stations with potentially
poor weather conditions
c.
Disseminated every 3 hrs
Fig 3: Standard
d.
Symbology
Chart Symbols
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