Aviation Weather Worksheet

***Needs to know how to read weather report information and map analysis regarding, temperature, winds, pressure and etc***

I did some of it but need help with the rest. I have attached the Worksheet.

https://aviationweather.gov/satellite

https://aviationweather.gov/satellite/visplot

https://www.e-education.psu.edu/meteo3/l5.html

https://aviationweather.gov/radar

https://www.aviationweather.gov/gairmet

https://www.aviationweather.gov/gfa

Aviation Weather
Module 4 Advise Intentions Worksheet
Name: Click here to enter text.
Per the activity instructions, complete and submit your completed worksheet by the end of
Module 4.
Part A – Pre-Flight Analysis of Surface Weather
1.
a. The valid time is 1800 UTC (Z). The time of departure in Central Daylight time is 1300
CDT. The destination is Eastern Daylight time is 1400 EDT.
b. [type your discussion here]
c. Flight category: It look like it’s between VRF – visual Flight Rules and MVRF – Marginal
Visual Flight Rules but leaning more towards MVRF.
Flight category: IRF – Instrument Flight Rules
2. [type your discussion here
Part B – Analysis of Pre-Flight Surface Weather at Departure and Destination
1. Station model plot and METAR decoded information (include appropriate units) [type in
information as prompted below]
Departure (KCGI)
Wind (speed, direction, and gusts): 360 degrees at 10 Knots gusting 19 knots
Surface temperature: 65 degrees Fahrenheit
Surface dew point temperature: 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Altimeter setting: 30.15 in Hg
Sea level pressure: 1020.9 mb
Sky Cover: Clear skies
Visibility: 10 Statute miles
Ceiling: There’s no ceiling.
Present weather (if none, state “none”): According the the METAR report, at 1815 Zulu time,
there is a presence of Peak Winds coming from 330 degrees at 29 knots.
Destination (KCAK)
Wind (speed, direction, and gusts): 020 degrees at 14 knots
Surface temperature: 49 degrees Fahrenheit
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Surface dew point temperature: 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Altimeter setting: 29.75 in Hg
Sea level pressure: 1007.7 mb
Sky Cover: The circle is red and fully covered. Sky is overcast.
Visibility: 10 Statute Miles
Ceiling: 900 ft AGL
Present weather (if none, state “none”): According to the METAR report, light precipitation –
rain began 12 minutes past the hour.
2. [type your discussion here]
Part C – Analysis of Forecast Information at Departure and Destination
1. [type your discussion here]
2.
a. [type your discussion here]
b. [type your discussion here]
3. [type your discussion here]
4. [type your discussion here]
Part D – Analysis of Winds and Temperatures along the Flight Route
1.
2.
3.
4.
[type your discussion here]
[type your discussion here]
[type your discussion here]
[type your discussion here]
Part E – Summary Pre-Flight Weather Briefing (10 pts)
[type your discussion here]
Part F – Self-Reflection (10 pts)
[type your self-reflection here]
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Flight Information
Departure/Destination: KCGI/KCAK
Flight Distance: 439 nmi
Aircraft: Cessna 172 (Cruise speed 140 mph)
Flight time: ~3 hours
Flight level: 9,000 feet
Planned departure: 2000 Z
Planned arrival: 2300 Z
Departure: KCGI (Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Missouri) Elev. 342 feet
METAR: KCGI 261853Z 36010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 33029/1815 SLP209
T01830044
Station model of 1900 Z observation:
TAF: KCGI 261720Z 2618/2718 34014G22KT P6SM FEW050
FM262100 34011KT P6SM SKC
FM270100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100
FM271400 18007KT P6SM BKN100
Destination: KCAK (Canton/Akron Regional Airport, Ohio) Elev. 1,228 feet
METAR: KCAK 261851Z 02014KT 10SM -RA OVC009 09/07 A2975 RMK AO2 RAB12 SLP077 P0000
T00940072
Station model of 1900 Z observation:
TAF: KCAK 261908Z 2619/2718 02013G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC009
TEMPO 2619/2622 2SM -DZ BR OVC004
FM270300 01013KT P6SM SCT008 OVC012
FM271000 35007KT P6SM SCT012 BKN025
FM271300 34006KT P6SM SCT030
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Aviation Weather
Module 2 Advise Intentions Activity
Instructions
Analyze the weather information in Module 2 Advise Intentions Activity Weather Information
(DOCX), provided in Module 2, to answer the questions in each part of the activity below. Type
and save your work within the worksheet document provided in Module 2, NOT within
this document. Then upload your completed worksheet to the course website.
In answering the questions below, keep in mind the differences between weather and flight
weather hazards or impacts. For example, fog and low clouds describes weather, and the
associated impacts or hazards would be low ceilings and low visibility.
In this activity, you will be guided in completing a partial pre-flight weather analysis for a flight
from San Angelo Field in Southern Texas (KSJT – elevation 1919 feet) to Kearney Municipal
Airport in Southern Nebraska (KEAR – elevation 2152 feet). The flight, in a Cessna 172 aircraft,
is 566 miles, with an estimated flight time of about 4 hours. The planned departure time and
date is 2000 Z on 13 April 2020. The departure and destination locations are identified on the
maps in the weather information file referenced above.
For the activity, pretend that it is 13 April 2020 and that you are completing the tasks before the
flight took place. Your analysis will NOT include a complete assessment of the weather
conditions for the entire flight.
Type and save your work within the worksheet document provided in Module 2, NOT
within this document.
Part A – Analysis of Surface Weather and Temperature Maps
1. Analyzing each of the surface maps, one valid at 1800 UTC (1800 Z) on 13 April (2 hours
prior to departure) and the other valid at 0000 UTC (0000 Z) on 14 April (the planned arrival
time):
a. (2 pts) What are the local times at the departure and destination (both are in Central
Daylight Time (CDT)) corresponding to the valid time of each of the maps?
b. (8 pts) Based only on the surface weather maps, describe the surface weather at the
departure and destination airport at the valid times of the maps. For each airport,
indicate any significant flight weather hazards based on your analysis of the weather.
2. (8 pts) Analyzing the surface temperature map, valid at 0000 UTC (0000 Z) on 14 April
(the planned arrival time), describe the expected changes in surface temperatures between
the departure and destination along the flight route. Support your discussion with
quantitative evidence (i.e., actual temperature values) from the surface temperature map
only.
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Part B – Analysis of Pre-Flight Surface Weather at Departure and Destination
1. (10 pts) Decode the surface observation station model plots valid at 1900 Z (1 hour prior to
planned departure) and provide the following information (include appropriate units):
Departure (KSJT)
Wind (speed and direction):
Surface temperature:
Surface dew point temperature:
Altimeter setting:
Sky Cover:
Destination (KEAR)
Wind (speed and direction):
Surface temperature:
Surface dew point temperature:
Altimeter setting:
Sky Cover:
2. (10 pts) Decode the METAR reports valid at 1900 Z and provide the following information
(include appropriate units):
Departure (KSJT)
Wind (speed, direction, and gusts):
Visibility:
Ceiling:
Sea level pressure:
Present weather (if none, state “none”):
Destination (KEAR)
Wind (speed, direction, and gusts):
Visibility:
Ceiling:
Sea level pressure:
Present weather (if none, state “none”):
3. (5 pts) Analyze the surface observations and METAR reports for KSJT and KEAR. Discuss
any notable flight weather hazards at the departure (KSJT) or destination (KEAR) 1 hour
prior to flight. Support your discussion with information from the surface observations and
METAR reports.
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Part C – Analysis of Forecast Information (TAFs)
1. (5 pts) Compare the 1900 Z METAR and station model observations with the TAF forecast
information for the departure airport, KSJT. Discuss any significant changes in the weather
conditions between 1900 Z (1 hour prior to planned departure) and 2000 Z (the planned
departure time).
2. (5 pts) Compare the 1900 Z METAR and station model observations with the TAF forecast
information for the destination airport, KEAR. Discuss any significant changes in the weather
conditions between 1900 Z (1 hour prior to planned departure) and 0000 Z (the planned
arrival time).
Part D – Analysis of Potential Air Pressure-Related Weather Hazards
1. (10 pts) Discuss any potential concerns with altimeter accuracy along the flight route.
Support your discussion using valid parts of the analysis done in parts A-C above.
2. (9 pts) Calculate the following for the departure (KSJT) using the appropriate data from the
1900 Z observation (include appropriate units):
a. Station Pressure (use the National Weather Service Station Pressure Calculator):
b. Surface pressure altitude (use the National Weather Service Pressure Altitude
Calculator):
c. Density Altitude (use the National Weather Service Density Altitude Calculator):
3. (8 pts) From the above calculations, draw some conclusions about whether an aircraft’s
performance would be enhanced or reduced in the vicinity of the airport.
Part E – Summary Pre-Flight Weather Briefing (10 pts)
Based on your analysis and discussion in parts A – D above, summarize the expected weather
conditions and flight hazards at take-off and landing.
Part F – Self-Reflection (10 pts)
The Advise Intentions activities are designed to prepare you for the Pre-Flight Weather SelfBriefing activity, where you will synthesize all knowledge and skills gained in the course.
Formulate a brief (less than 100 words) evaluation of the extent to which the knowledge and
skills you have gained thus far in the course prepared you to complete the tasks in this activity.
Support your evaluation with specific evidence, citing specific lessons and activities previously
completed. Your evidence may also include applicable experiences and knowledge acquired
outside of this course.
Type and save your work within the worksheet document provided in Module 2, NOT
within this document. Submit the entirely completed worksheet by the end of Module 2.
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