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Meteorology

Name: Meteorology
Author: R. B. Underdown, John Standen
ISBN: 9780632054848

by R. B. Underdown, John Standen

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Overview

This series for students taking commercial pilot and air transport pilot licence examinations covers meteorology. It has been completely revised to take account of the new Joint Aviation Authorities syllabus for flight crew licensing

Fourth in this series covers all aspects of aviation meteorology, including climatology, organization, and meteorological codes. This new edition includes information on the use of satellite photographs as well as the latest codes for aviation weather reports and forecasts. Includes graphs, charts, glossary, and index. Illustrated.

About the Author, R. B. Underdown, John Standen

The late Roy Underdown was Principal of the College of Air Training, Hamble. John Standen was a Chief Flying Instructor for many years, including a period as a military QFI with the Royal Saudi Air Force in Riyadh. After retiring from active flying he became a consultant to the UK government on the implementation and operation of meteorological satellite imaging and data systems in Africa. He was Senior Met Instructor for SEACOAT at Manston and PPSC in Bournemouth, training pilots for the JAA examinations. He now runs consolidation courses for ‘Pilot Assist’ at Alconbury and is employed at the European Pilot Training Academy at Bournemouth Airport, where he teaches meteorology, air law and human performance. He also provides private tuition.