ppl course - (3) navigation and meteorology

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Decks in this class (23)

Chapter 7.1 - An Introduction to Navigation
In broad terms what is involved w...,
A pilot will need to measure the ...,
A pilot will need to determine th...
9  cards
Chapter 7.2 - Air Navigation Basics
What does gs stand for,
Define gs,
What does tas stand for
81  cards
Chapter 7.3 - Direction, Position and Distance
What is t in direction,
What is m in direction,
What is c in direction
45  cards
Chapter 7.4 - Time and Time Systems
List all date time systems used i...,
What calculation do you use when ...,
What calculation do you use when ...
36  cards
Chapter 7.5 - Visual Aeronautical Charts
Which chart is used for the visua...,
Which chart is used for in flight...,
Which charts is used for visual n...
17  cards
Chapter 7.6 - Chart Preparation and Map Reading
What is the minimum requirement f...,
In the interest of safety which c...,
True or false the planned track d...
51  cards
Chapter 7.7 - Visual Pilot Navigation
What does dr stand for in flight ...,
The track plot can only be used t...,
What does fpt and fph stand for
48  cards
Chapter 7.8 - Radionavigation
Radionavigation aids can be used ...,
What does adf stand for,
What is an adf
42  cards
Chapter 8.2 - Atmospheric Fundamentals
Name the two main atmosphere layers,
Which atmosphere contains most of...,
What happens with temperature in ...
52  cards
Chapter 8.3 - Stability, Clouds and Precipitation
What is defined as a stable atmos...,
What is defined as an unstable at...,
What is defined as a neutrally st...
119  cards
Chapter 8.4 - Pressure Systems and Wind
What number appears on the isobars,
What is a region of high pressure...,
What is a region of low pressure ...
58  cards
Chapter 8.5 - Synoptic Meteorology
Define air mass,
Name four air masses founded in a...,
Name two sources of air masses in...
35  cards
Chapter 8.6 - Hazardous Weather
Name the four main types of hazar...,
Define prevailing visibility,
Visibility is a measure of the tr...
95  cards
Chapter 8.7 - Climatology
How far does the tropics cover th...,
In the middle latitudes the weath...,
What is the name given to the zon...
28  cards
Chapter 8.8 - Visual Weather Flying
Name three main factors affecting...,
Name six further factors in affec...,
How can atmospheric cooling affec...
50  cards
Chapter 8.9 - Aviation MET Services
Define forecasts,
Define weather reports,
Define synoptic charts
52  cards
Chapter 9.1 - An Introduction to Flight Planning
0  cards
Chapter 9.2 - Preliminary and Initial Planning
0  cards
Chapter 9.3 - Selection of Route and Levels
0  cards
Chapter 9.4 - Climb, Cruise and Descent Planning
0  cards
Chapter 9.5 - Time, Fuel and Load Planning
0  cards
Chapter 9.6 - Planning for Emergencies
0  cards
Chapter 9.7 - Flight Notification
0  cards

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