Bloomsbury Home
Understanding Flying Weather
- Delivery and returns info
-
Free UK delivery on orders £30 or over
Description
The second edition of Derek Piggott's introduction to meteorology for glider and light aeroplane pilots.
Understanding Flying Weather explains in simple and accessible terms how atmospheric phenomena can be used to improve flying performance and to make flying both economical and enjoyable.
Taking into account advances in satellite and computer technology, Understanding Flying Weather describes pressure patterns, cloud formation and how soaring conditions can be used to advantage, as well as detailing the effects of depressions, anti-cyclones and local topography.
Its uncomplicated text and diagrams cover the syllabus for the British Gliding Association Bronze 'C' Certificate and so will be particularly relevant to those studying for this important examination.
This is the second edition, first published in 2004.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 The airmass
2 The pressure pattern
High and low pressure areas
Buys-Ballot's Law
Veering and Backing
Interpreting the isobars
Wind strength
Wind gradient
3 Depressions and anticyclones
Depressions
Occlusions
Anticyclones
Timing
Shipping forecasts
4 The atmosphere
Water vapour
Stability and instability o the atmosphere
5 Clouds
The formation of clouds
Types of clouds
Cloud base
Showers
Thunderstorms
6 Local topography
Sea breeze effects
High ground effects
7 Soaring conditions
Seasonal effects
Thermals
Visibility
Wave Conditions
Ridge lift and hill soaring
8 Advice on using soaring conditions
In powered aircraft
In gliders and low speed aircraft
Additional hazards for glider pilots converting to powered aircraft
Altimeter settings
Revision Questions
Answers
Index
Product details
| Published | 14 Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 96 |
| ISBN | 9781472988362 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Dimensions | 216 x 138 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Related Titles
