Virtual Test Prep–An Aviation Ground School brings the classroom to your computer.
Gain the information you need to be a safe, competent and confident pilot with this in-depth, comprehensive ground school on aviation Weather Services. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make this a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience.
Video program contents: Weather Briefings; METAR; TAF; Area Forecast; PIREPs; Winds Aloft; Inflight Advisories; Enroute Weather; Convective Outlook; Surface Analysis; Weather Depiction Chart; Radar Summary Chart; Constant Pressure Chart; Significant Weather and Prognostic Charts; Expert interview: AOPA Editor and author Tom Horne. Total running time = 1 hour 10 inutes.
Here is a 6 minute sample clip from the Weather Services lesson. It includes a chapter on Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts. To purchase the full lesson, click the Add To Cart button above. To purchase the full length versions of all lessons in this series, see our Virtual Test Prep for Instrument Pilot.
Watch just about anywhere! iTunes/QuickTime format, 640x480 resolution, near-DVD quality. Compatible with PC, Mac, iPhone, and mp4 players (such as the iPod). The 805 MB mpeg-4 file will download in under an hour with a broadband connection. Once downloaded, the file is yours to keep and view as many times as you like.
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