Meteorology For Pilots (3rd Edition)

Jim Hitchcock, Mike Wickson

This new third edition of ‘Meteorology for Pilots’ has been modified to satisfy all aspects of the meteorological requirements necessary to be JAR compliant. It also discusses the latest data concerning global warming and its consequences, especially in relation to the El Nino effect.
For aviation the study of meterology provides knowledge and awareness of the atmosphere, which is, after all, the medium within which the pilot works. A proper study of the subject will provide the basis that can enable a pilot to appreciate properly the weather forecast given to him for a flight – and indeed to forecast for himself. Technical aircraft safety is now approaching the highest standards, whilst safety affected by particular weather conditions remains a large problem.

ISBN: 9781847979612

Published: April 1, 2003

Format: Ebook

Jim Hitchcock joined the RAF as an Aircraft Apprentice in 1945. After being commissioned as a navigator he flew in Coastal Command and became a Staff Navigator at the Maritime Reconnaissance School. After retiring from the RAF he joined the Oxford Air training School where, in addition to teaching, he was involved in writing and illustrating the school textbooks. Resident - Oxfordshire