Weather reports, forecasts & flight planning /

Weather reports, forecasts & flight planning /

"Whether you're flying to the wild blue yonder, gray skies, or pitch-black night, Terry T. Lankford's classic weather guide for pilots is your one indispensable source for clear meteorological information. In this easy-to-understand book, FAA Weather Specialist and 30-year veteran pil...

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Main Author: Lankford, Terry T.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2000.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:Practical flying series
Subjects:
Meteorology in aeronautics.
Online Access:Table of contents
Contributor biographical information
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505 0 |a 1. Surface observations (METAR) -- 2. Pilot weather reports (UA, UUA, PIREPs) -- 3. Satellite imagery -- 4. Weather advisories -- 5. The area forecast (FA) -- 6. TWEB route forecasts -- 7. Terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF) -- 8. Winds and temperatures aloft forecast (FD) -- 9. Radar and convective analysis charts -- 10. Air analysis charts -- 11. The weather briefing -- App. B. Forecast and report locations -- App. C. Area designators. 
520 1 |a "Whether you're flying to the wild blue yonder, gray skies, or pitch-black night, Terry T. Lankford's classic weather guide for pilots is your one indispensable source for clear meteorological information. In this easy-to-understand book, FAA Weather Specialist and 30-year veteran pilot Lankford gives pilots practical weather guidance for safer flights.". 
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