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TP 13876 - Weather to Fly

The Weather to Fly series of videoclips (TP 13876) is available to purchase on CD-ROM and VHS from Transport Canada's Online Publications Storefront.

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1. Weather To Fly
Weather awareness as part of the flying environment.
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2. Avoiding The Trap
Basic message: Use alternative plan early.
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3. Wind Speed and Direction
Knowing wind direction and speed important.
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4. Judging Ceilings, Fog &Visibility
Importance of understanding subject.
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5. Over The Top
Discussion on VFR "Over-the-top".
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6. Pilot Reports (PIREP'S)
Importance of.
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7. Destination Awareness
Planning and Avoidance. 
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8. AWOS
Auto Reports. Discussion on AWOS.
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9. A Visit to the Flight Service Office
Understand TAFS.
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10. A Visit to the Flight Service Office
Understand METARS.
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11. Rain on the Windshield
Knowing the effects.
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12. Air Pressure and Altimeters
Understanding.
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13. Thunderstorms
Discussion on thunderstorms.
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14. Down Drafts, Microbursts and Windshear
Importance of.
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15. Mountain Flying
Preparing and in-flight.
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16. Performance Related to Density Altitude
Discussion.
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17. Carburetor Icing
Discussion on phenomenon and how to avoid it.
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18. Spring and Summer Runways
Seasonal discussion.
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19. Frost and Flight ADSL
20. Airframe Ice Avoidance ADSL
21. Dressed For Survival
Importance of proper clothing.
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22. Fall and Winter Runways
Seasonal discussion.
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23. Winter Tips
Preparing for flight.
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24. Winter Maintenance Tips ADSL
25. Whiteouts
Discussion on whiteout conditions.
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26. Turbulence
Discussion on how to avoid, recognize.
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Date modified:
2010-06-10