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üincludes: isobars (joins places of equal pressure), high and low pressure areas, air masses and fronts üshows actual conditions at a specific time üthe pressure pattern is representative of the atmosphere up to 3000 feet üissued 4 times daily at 6 hour intervals. Regional Gliding School

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This is another example of a surface weather chart. Candidates are not required to decipher the chart. This information will be taught during the course next summer Regional Gliding School

ýshow actual wind flow patterns and temperature aloft at various altitudes at a specific time ýmeasured twice a day at 0000 Zulu and 1200 Zulu. Regional Gliding School

þis a graphic forecast þshows expected surface weather at a specific time in the future þissued 48 hours before they are valid and a second revised chart is issued 12 hours later (36 hours before they are valid). Regional Gliding School

üa graphic forecast of winds and temperatures aloft for a specific time üprepared for specific high level altitudes üissued 4 times daily 12 hours before valid Regional Gliding School

ýshows forecast significant weather considered to be of concern to aircraft operations. ýissued 4 times daily 12 hours before they are valid Regional Gliding School

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Meteorology Weather maps & Services Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #1 - Regional Gliding School When are surface weather charts issued? A Hourly B Every four hours C Every six hours D Every twelve hours

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Meteorology Weather Maps & Services Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #2 - Regional Gliding School What is a prognostic chart? A Wind flow patterns and temperatures B Graphic forecast C Shows actual conditions D Significant weather

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þtaken and issued on the hour, every hour, at weather stations around the world þan actual observation of current weather conditions taken by an accredited observer þcloud heights are above ground Regional Gliding School

þstates in specific terms the expected weather conditions at a specific aerodrome þcover a radius of five nautical miles around the aerodrome þissued four times daily at six hour intervals þvalid for up to 24 hours þcloud heights are above ground Regional Gliding School

þgeneral forecast conditions over a particular area þforecasts for various regions within the area þcloud heights above sea level unless noted þissued every six hour þvalid for 12 hours with a further 12 hours outlook Regional Gliding School

METAR CYHZ 292000 Z CCA 30015 G 25 KT 3/4 SM R 33/4000 FT/D -SN BLSN BKN 008 OVC 040 M 05/M 08 A 2992 REFZRA WS RWY 33 RMK SF 5 SC 3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP 134 METAR CYHZ 292000 Z CCA 30015 G 25 KT 3/4 SM R 33/4000 FT/D -SN Regional Gliding School Meteorological Aviation Report Airport (Halifax International) Issued on 29 th day on the month at 2000 UTC Corrected Report Winds are 300 degrees true at 15 gusting 25 knots Visibility is ¾ statute mile RVR runway 33 at 4000 feet has a downward tendency Light snow showers

METAR CYHZ 292000 Z CCA 30015 G 25 KT 3/4 SM R 33/4000 FT/D -SN BLSN BKN 008 OVC 040 M 05/M 08 A 2992 REFZRA WS RWY 33 RMK SF 5 SC 3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP 134 BLSN BKN 008 OVC 040 M 05/M 08 A 2992 REFZRA WS RWY 33 Regional Gliding School Blowing Snow Ceiling is 800 feet broken Clouds are 4000 feet overcast Temperature minus 5°C and dewpoint minus 8°C Altimeter setting is 29. 92 “Hg Recent freezing rain Wind shear at runway 33

METAR CYHZ 292000 Z CCA 30015 G 25 KT 3/4 SM R 33/4000 FT/D -SN BLSN BKN 008 OVC 040 M 05/M 08 A 2992 REFZRA WS RWY 33 RMK SF 5 SC 3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP 134 Regional Gliding School Remarks Stratus Fractus covering 5 oktas Stratocumulus covering 3 oktas Visibility is 3/8 statute mile To the northwest Sea level pressure is 1013. 4 k. Pa

TAF CYQM 031530 Z 031604 VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1622 P 6 SM BKN 030 FM 0500 Z VRBO 3 KT 2 SM BR BKN 008 TEMPO 0510 1/2 SM FG VV 002 FM 1200 Z VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1213 2 SM BR BKN 015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22 Z TAF CYQM 031530 Z 031604 VRB 03 KT P 6 SM Regional Gliding School Terminal Area Forecast Airport (Moncton International) Issued on 3 rd day of the month at 1530 UTC Valid on 3 rd day from 1600 UTC until 0400 UTC of the following day Winds are variable at 3 knots Visibility plus 6 statute miles

TAF CYQM 031530 Z 031604 VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1622 P 6 SM BKN 030 FM 0500 Z VRBO 3 KT 2 SM BR BKN 008 TEMPO 0510 1/2 SM FG VV 002 FM 1200 Z VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1213 2 SM BR BKN 015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22 Z SCT 030 TEMPO 1622 P 6 SM BKN 030 FM 0500 Z VRB 03 KT 2 SM BR Regional Gliding School Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet Temporarily from 1600 UTC until 2200 UTC Plus 6 statue miles visibility Ceiling is broken at 3000 feet From 0500 UTC Winds are variable at 3 knots Visibility is 2 statue miles in mist

TAF CYQM 031530 Z 031604 VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1622 P 6 SM BKN 030 FM 0500 Z VRBO 3 KT 2 SM BR BKN 008 TEMPO 0510 1/2 SM FG VV 002 FM 1200 Z VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1213 2 SM BR BKN 015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22 Z BKN 008 TEMPO 0510 1/2 SM FG VV 002 FM 1200 Z VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM Regional Gliding School Ceiling broken at 800 feet Temporarily from 0500 UTC until 1000 UTC ½ statue mile in fog Vertical visibility is 200 feet From 1200 UTC Winds are variable 3 knots Plus 6 statute mile visibility

TAF CYQM 031530 Z 031604 VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1622 P 6 SM BKN 030 FM 0500 Z VRBO 3 KT 2 SM BR BKN 008 TEMPO 0510 1/2 SM FG VV 002 FM 1200 Z VRBO 3 KT P 6 SM SCT 030 TEMPO 1213 2 SM BR BKN 015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22 Z Regional Gliding School Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet Temporarily from 1200 UTC until 1300 UTC Visibility 2 statute miles in mist Ceiling is broken at 1500 feet Remarks Next Forecast By 2200 UTC

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Meteorology Weather Maps & Services Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #3 - View and complete the TAF Work Sheet chart. TAF Sample Regional Gliding School TAF Sample Answer

Meteorology Weather Maps & Services Congratulations!! You have now completed the Weather Maps and Services lesson and the Meteorology Module. Of course, this lesson and module is always available to you for future reference if required. You are now ready to move along to the next module you have not completed. You can advance to the Self Test Module if you feel ready to challenge the final exam. Good Luck! Regional Gliding School