Product Details

• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc.
• DVD Release Date: August 12, 2008
• ASIN: 1560275758
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,836 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Actor

After a brief introduction, you begin with "The Global Energy Engine - How the weather starts". This gives a global view of the hot and cold air masses, air currents, and weather patterns. This provides the basis for the "Big Picture" of weather and lays the foundation for your understanding of weather.

Then you move to the "Weather To Fly" system. The 5 step process guides you in select appropriate weather conditions for safer and more enjoyable flights.

Step One is "Information Resources Preparation". You learn where to get the best weather information.In Step Two, "Observing your Local Weather", you learn how to observe conditions at your local site. The section on clouds, terrain, and wind provide the tools. Typical local characteristics for mountains, deserts, marine, and other types of terrain are discussed. The Sport Pilot 1-800 WX-Brief is also covered.

In Step Three, "Whether to Fly?", you learn how important it is to compare your aircraft limitations and pilot capabilities to the weather conditions. Physical condition, mental attitude, as well as, the pressure to fly from family, friends, and ourselves are discussed.

Step Four, "The Flight", takes you through flight planning and pre-flight with the emphasis on weather considerations. You'll get some great tips on using your instruments, including your GPS, to measure horizontal wind and vertical air currents. Safety issues relating to weather are discussed.

Finally, Step Five, "The Analysis" is where you compare your flight to the predictions you made prior to your flight. Here is where you learn how to develop your understanding of the air you choose to fly in. Making note of your observations and any trends or patterns for future reference helps you "get smarter each time you fly".

Product Description

Accurate weather information is essential to all pilots, but especially sport pilots flying ultralight and light sport aircraft. The material presented in this 80-minute DVD enables pilots to make informed decisions about whether conditions are conducive to flying by teaching them what factors need to be considered, including pilot capabilities, aircraft limitations, and weather conditions. Along with learning how to forecast local conditions, interpret weather information, and recognize trends, local and regional weather forecasts, terrain, and other fundamental weather factors that impact flying conditions are discussed. The accompanying 44-page booklet includes worksheets to practice and further hone weather forecasting skills.

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