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Weather Forecasting for Pilots
Michael P. Bielas
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,027)
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This is a 20-week class focused on weather forecasting for pilots using real-world examples and concepts.
Class Experience
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
This 20-week full course is not just about meteorological concepts; it's about their real-life application in aviation. Whether you're a pilot or aspiring to be one, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools used in the field. The emphasis on real-life usage of these forecast concepts, based on the teacher’s experience as an Aviation Meteorologist and as a STEM-certified teacher, will make the learning experience more practical and engaging. The core material is based on the...
20 lessons//20 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 110 Sep 2024 AtmosphereAtmosphere, composition, adiabatic processes, and layersWeek 2Lesson 217 Sep 2024 StabilityStability of the atmosphere, air parcel concepts, and inversionsWeek 3Lesson 324 Sep 2024 CloudsClouds, types, impacts for aviationWeek 4Lesson 41 Oct 2024 PressureAtmospheric pressure, barometer, station pressureWeek 5Lesson 58 Oct 2024 TemperatureTemperature, humidity, and precipitationWeek 6Lesson 615 Oct 2024 FogFog, types of fog, visibility impacts for aviationWeek 7Lesson 722 Oct 2024 VisibilityFlight visibility, defining VFR, MVFR, IFR conditions, and RVRWeek 8Lesson 829 Oct 2024 AirmassesAirmasses, source regions, advection, and frontal zonesWeek 9Lesson 95 Nov 2024 WindshearLow-level winds and windshear, causes of windshearWeek 10Lesson 1012 Nov 2024 IcingIcing, causes, CCN, implications for flightWeek 11Lesson 1119 Nov 2024 TurbulenceTurbulence, mechanical, CAT, causes, and flight implicationsWeek 12Lesson 1226 Nov 2024 ThunderstormsThunderstorms, three ingredients, types, flight impactsWeek 13Lesson 133 Dec 2024 Surface ObservationsMETARS, surface observations, understanding the codeWeek 14Lesson 1410 Dec 2024 TAFsTerminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAFs) understanding the codeWeek 15Lesson 1517 Dec 2024 AWC ProductsAviation Weather Central products graphic and alphanumericWeek 16Lesson 167 Jan 2025 AltimetryAltimetry, understanding the altimeter and safety considerationsWeek 17Lesson 1714 Jan 2025 Surface ChartsSurface charts, fronts, airmasses, and online productsWeek 18Lesson 1821 Jan 2025 Jet StreamsJet streams, tropopause heights, airmass differences, and thermal gradientsWeek 19Lesson 1928 Jan 2025 RADARRADAR concepts, Doppler, products, and nowcasting for the pilotWeek 20Lesson 204 Feb 2025 SatelliteSatellite concepts, IR, VIS, enhanced images, usefulness for flight safety
- Introduce weather forecasting concepts with an emphasis for pilots.
- Introduce the student to real-world weather examples.
20+ years as an aviation meteorologist in the USAF, state certified STEM teacher, and over 5 years experience on OS teaching weather and military aircraft classes.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Mastery Evaluation
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: Available upon requestDetails: Will provide verbal questions and interaction in the class. Verbal Quizes, practice reading different aviation codes (METARS, TAFS, PIREPs), and other examples of interaction through the classes.Grading
Frequency: Available upon requestDetails: Provide a basic assessment of the student's material retention at the parent's request.
Optional but recommend textbook: Pilot Weather From Solo to the Airlines by Captain Doug Morris and Meteorologist Scott Dennstaedt, PhD. To order the PDF version: https://www.avwxtraining.com/shop for $59.95.
The core material is based on the textbook “Pilot Weather From Solo to the Airlines” by Captain Doug Morris and Meteorologist Scott Dennstaedt, PhD.
Joined September, 2017
4.9
1027reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
My desire as a teacher is to inspire and get the students excited about science related topics. I want the students to be involved, questioning, and seeking a deeper understanding of the material but more importantly to be able to use this...
Group Class
$17
weekly or $340 for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-9 learners per class
