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Control Number254671
Date and Time of Latest Transaction20140930032443.AM
General Information140930s |||||||||b ||00|||
Cataloging SourcePAGASA-DOST
Language Codeeng
Local Call Number551.5 (02): 656.7 C12p
Main Entry - Personal NameCagle, Malcolm W.
 C.G. Halpine
Title StatementA pilot's meteorology by Malcolm W. Cagle and C.G. Halpine
Edition Statement3rd ed
Physical Descriptionvi, 403p. figures, tables
Summary, Etc.Virtually, every flying tip that will help you maneuver safely and efficiently through fronts... in ice conditions... in fog... thunderstorms... squall lines... jet streams... or any other marginal condition is clearly spelled out in this single,  reliable guide written for all pilots-commercial, military, private or student. Aimed to promote safer, better pilots, the book skillfully sifts the essentials from the vast body of modern meteorological information to give you not so much a sourcebook on the physics of weather, but rather, a totally practical guide for flying the weather. Emphasizing the fact that hazardous flight conditions rarely develop without warning, the author proceeds to give you a solid background in the nature of atmospheric phenomena ... shows you how to fully utilize weather services available to you ... and how best to handle any of the diversified weather conditions which you might face. Five important appendices cover terms you need to know.  FAA regulations related to weather, FAA sample examination questions, and weather determination for flight planning. What's more, you'll have at hand fascinating chapters on many topics not usually covered in the standard meteorological reference. These include high altitude flying, soaring, the use of satellite weather information, the use of radar in weather flying, plus many others. The wealth of important flying information available to you in this reference strongly supports the author's contention that "it is one thing to have a solid technical knowledge of meteorology, but quite a different matter to be able to apply this knowledge to actual flying conditions--to be able to forecast and avoid fog, to be able to circumbent thunderstorms, or to know how to minimize ice formation during flight." For example, in the section on flying thunderstorms, the author gives you experience-based guidance on everything from the effects of thunderstorms such as hail, icing, altimeter errors and turbulence to an important briefing on flight procedures and techniques. He advises you on preparation before flight, in flight, circumnavigation, over-the-top flight, through a saddleback, flying under the base, radar and thunderstorm flying, preparing for thunderstorm penetration, and actual penetration. A "must" for every pilot.04
Subject Added Entry - Topical TermAviation meteorology handbook -- meteorology, aeronautical -- 1970 -- New York04
 Meteorology
LocationDOST PAGASA 551.5 (02): 656.7 C12p BOOKS metcab PAG-07-3422 1 1291 Complimentary 2008-04-11
  
     
 
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Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration551.5 (02): 656.7 C12p
  
     
 
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