Weather Forecasting With a Focus on Aviation Meteorology

Completed by 169 learners

Ages 11-16

Live Group Class

Do you love to learn about the weather? Then, this 14-week enrichment class about forecasting and aviation meteorology is a great option for you.

Michael P. Bielas

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4.9

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(1,069 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week

2-9 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

55 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9

Join this comprehensive aviation meteorology course designed to teach weather forecasting with a specialized focus on aviation. This interactive class combines real-world forecasting tools, hands-on learning, and expert guidance to provide a practical and engaging educational experience.

What You'll Learn:
Students will gain valuable skills in weather forecasting by working with industry-standard tools, including:

- Surface charts
- Graphical model data
- Radar and satellite products

Course Highlights:
Main Resource: The Air Force technical manual TN 98-002 will serve as the foundational guide for classroom instruction, offering detailed forecasting techniques explained in a hands-on, practical format.
Supplemental Materials: The course includes interactive PowerPoint slides, class discussions, and opportunities for students to ask questions for deeper understanding.

Specific Topics Covered:
- Clouds, fog, rain, snow, and thunderstorms
- Surface winds and jet streams
- Temperature forecasting
- Synoptic scale analysis and fronts
- Turbulence and icing
- Radar and satellite interpretation

Course Format:
Interactive Lectures: Learn through guided discussions and expert-led sessions.
Flexible Participation: While starting from the beginning is recommended for full comprehension, students can join the class at any point during its duration.
No Homework: The teaching style is lecture-based, supported by TN 98-002 and visual aids, with no assigned homework.

This aviation weather course is perfect for anyone passionate about meteorology or aviation. Whether you're looking to enhance your professional skills or simply explore a fascinating topic, this class offers a fun, engaging, and educational environment to master weather forecasting.

Week 1: Clouds  7 Jan 2025
Week 2: Fog  14 Jan 2025
Week 3: Rain  21 Jan 2025
Week 4: Snow  28 Jan 2025
Week 5: Thunderstorms  4 Feb 2025
Week 6: Surface Winds  11 Feb 2025
Week 7: Jet Streams  18 Feb 2025
Week 8: Frontal Systems 25 Feb 2025
Week 9: Synoptic Scale Analysis 4 Mar 2025
Week 10: Temperature 11 Mar 2025
Week 11: Turbulence  18 Mar 2025
Week 12: Icing 25 Mar 2025
Week 13: Radar 1 Apr 2025
Week 14: Satellite 8 Apr 2025

Learning Goals

The learning goals will be on specific areas of weather forecasting such as clouds, fog, rain, snow, thunderstorms, surface winds, jet streams, fronts, synoptic scale analysis, temperature forecasting, turbulence, icing, Radar, and Satellite.

Other Details

Parental Guidance

None

Supply List

The TN 98-002 for free: 
All other supplies will be used in class and no other subscription will be needed or app downloaded.

1 file available upon enrollment

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Other applications used in class will also be free such as Weather Tap, Windy, and other model data.

Meet the teacher

Michael P. Bielas

Joined September, 2017

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science

Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University

I have over 20 years experience as an aviation meteorologist with the Air Force and as a civilian contractor working with the military providing aviation weather products and training to military personnel.