Thunderstorm Avoidance

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Our latest course Thunderstorm Avoidance is a three section course. The course advises pilots to verify with each controller and they are handed off on what services are actually received.

This can minimize the chances of a misunderstanding. You will also learn about ATC services, the enhancements in controller’s weather radar displays, and the importance of giving pilot reports. This course in Thunderstorm Avoidance complies with EU-OPS and ICAO Syllabus is available upon request.

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This course is devided into 3 sections:

  • Introduction
  • How to detect and avoid CB
  • The weather radar panel
 

Topics covered

  • A closer look at the Cumulonimbus (CB) cloud.
  • Upwards/downwards winds and Hail.
  • Three ways to avoid CBs.
  • Airport weather radar
  • The weather radar antenna.
  • The weather radar panel in the cockpit and its controls.
  • The gain control.
  • Look at a typical flight.
  • List of recommendations.

 

Information about the course

Price


Sections 3
Questions 40
Duration 40 minutes
Language English
Initial Training Yes
Reccurent Training      Yes

Target Population

target noCabin Crew
target yesFlight Crew
target noGround Crew

 

target noHandling Personnel
target noManagement
target noTechnicians

With crew training platform 23 EUR / USER
Webshop 46 EUR / USER