AVI-105 Aviation Weather

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3 Lab 0 Practicum 0
Tier Rate: Tier III
This course provides an analysis of aviation weather, which is appropriate for a professional commercial pilot. The student is expected to gain knowledge about basic weather concepts and acquire an understanding of weather theory. Weather hazards including thunderstorms, turbulence, wind shear, restrictions to visibility, icing, and hydroplaning will be discussed. Weather services will also be explained. The details of using coded weather reports, forecasts, weather charts and prognostic charts will be utilized in class for flight planning and in-flight decision-making. Extensive use of the Internet will be necessary. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in AVI 101.