Meteorology provides pilots with the knowledge to interpret weather information ad make safe operational decisions.
The subject covers
- Structure of the atmosphere
- Pressure systems and fronts
- Cloud formation and types
- Wind, turbulence, and wind shear
- Icing and other weather hazards
- Aviation weather reports and forecasts (METAR, TAF, GRAFOR, SIGMET)
- Weather charts and briefing interpretation
Understanding weather is critical for risk management and safe go/ no-go decision making.