Advanced Weather Essentials

Service Description

This 10-week class will be held on Monday nights at 8 pm eastern time beginning January 13, 2025 (there will not be class on February 17th) with the last class on Monday, March 24, 2025. Each class will be 50 to 60 minutes long. It has been designed to take you beyond the basics with a focus on the entire briefing process with emphasis on how to integrate all of the available weather guidance to minimize your exposure to adverse weather. Three of the ten classes will consist of a mock route using live weather. ​ If you cannot attend live, each class will be recorded and be made available within 36 hours. Syllabus includes - - Class 1 - Review of weather forecasts and observations - Class 2 - Elements of the big picture weather - Class 3 - Constant pressure charts (Part 1) - Class 4 - Constant pressure charts (Part 2) - Class 5 - Icing guidance - Class 6 - Thunderstorm guidance - Class 7 - Turbulence guidance - Class 8 - Extended-range flight planning scenario - Class 9 - Short-range flight planning scenario - Class 10 - NOWcast flight planning scenario Note that this syllabus is preliminary and is subject to change. Although not mandatory, it is recommended to have already taken the Weather Essentials for Pilots class that is available for purchase below. Seating for this live class is limited, so register today!