Self-Briefing Procedure by Claire Barenie https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y AVSC 2110 - Module 14 en-us 2021-12-09 04:48:01 UTC 2021-12-09 06:45:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Weather Awareness bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937427316 Before a pilot even thinks about setting foot in an aircraft, it is important to answer these questions: 
  • Is your meteorological training adequate?
  • Do you know what your capabilities are as a pilot? 
  • Do you have knowledge of your aircraft's limitations? 
  • Are you familiar with current weather products and sources?

How to Enhance Awareness:
  • Look at TAFs, METARs, NOTAMs, Prognostic Charts, Winds/Temperatures Aloft 
  • Reflect on your own flight experiences 
  • Discuss with other pilots about their flight experiences 
  • Use relevant and available weather products  

Aviation Resources: 
  • https://aviationweather.gov
  • https://www.foreflight.com

]]> 2021-12-09 04:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937427316 Self Evaluation bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428386 Pilots must be able to gauge their capabilities & limitations.

Assessing Capabilities: 
  • What certificates/ratings do you hold? 
  • Are you able to identify the current weather conditions?
  • Are you capable to fly in the current weather conditions? 
  • Are your weather knowledge/resources current?

Complete IMSAFE Checklist: 
  • Illness - Are you healthy enough to complete a flight?
  • Medication - Did you take any medications with side effects?
  • Stress - Are you able to cope with difficult situations?
  • Alcohol - "8 hours from bottle to throttle" 
  • Fatigue - Did you get a sufficient amount of rest? 
  • Emotions - Are you healthy/comfortable to fly? 

]]> 2021-12-09 04:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428386 Aircraft Capability bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428572 A pilot must be able to understand an aircraft's performance capabilities & limitations in order to fully evaluate how the weather will impact the aircraft.

Understanding the Aircraft's Capabilities/Limitations:
  • Is your aircraft equipped properly? 
  • Do you have access to the Aircraft Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (AFM/POH)
  • Have you completed a pre-flight inspection? 
  • Are you capable of flying in a wider range of weather conditions?

Review:
  • Weight and balance 
  • Takeoff & landing distances 
  • Rate of climb & descent 
  • Wind, ceiling, and visibility limitations
  • Are there oxygen limitations?
  • Are you equipped with anti-icing equipment? 

]]> 2021-12-09 04:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428572 Flight Description bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428778 Complete a Flight Description:
Focus preparation on the weather information that directly pertains to your flight.

How to Prepare a Flight Plan:
  • Use a flight plan form
  • Submit form FAA Form 7233-1 (domestic), FAA Form 7233-4 (international)
  • Locate point of departure & arrival
  • Estimated time of arrival
  • Find an appropriate route
  • What altitude will you be flying at?
  • Check weather forecasts
  • Weight & Balance
  • Indicated Airspeed 
  • Fuel Quantities 
  • Alternative aerodromes/routes 
]]> 2021-12-09 04:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937428778 Preflight Weather Evaluation bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937429390 Preparing for the Flight
Focusing on finding key weather information

  1. Obtain standard/abbreviated weather briefing
  2. Review TAFs, METARs, NOTAMs, Prognostic Charts, Winds/Temperatures Aloft 
  3. "Go" or "No-Go" decision
]]> 2021-12-09 04:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937429390 In-Flight Weather Evaluation bareniec https://padlet.com/bareniec/25trm1zsji9ne88y/wish/1937429703 Assess Weather In-Flight
Making your own continuous observations in-flight

Making Assessments: 
  • Scan skies for significant weather changes 
  • Identify changes in winds & temperature 
  • Utilize in-flight weather services (EFAS, ATIS, ASOS)
  • Make informed decisions to continue flight, pick an alternative route, or redirect flight to alternative airport
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