Aviation Weather for the Private Pilot

Aviation weather is a wondrous and frightening subject. Pilots require a deep understanding of a vast number of weather conditions and their underlying components. Pilots can encounter a range of weather conditions on just a single flight, from a towering thunderstorm that can toss an aircraft around like it is in a washing machine, to thick fog in which pilots will struggle to see just a few feet in front of the aircraft.This book follows closely the syllabi of Aviation Weather from a range of aviation authorities around the world, allowing the reader to obtain the required knowledge in Aviation Weather. It goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical aviation weather, linking science with the real world. Each chapter contains a range of visual figures and mini case studies that will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of the wide range of weather conditions that can influence a pilot's ability to fly an aircraft safely. Stephen Walmsley has been actively involved in aviation for over 20 years. He is a qualified flight instructor, with several thousand hours of flight experience in a range of aircraft. His flying experience has ranged from aerobatics, night flying to multi-engine operations. He holds a PhD in Aviation, with a focus on weather related decision-making.