Weather Radar (WXR)
This course has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the possible hazards when flying through or close to a thunderstorm, how an aircraft weather radar is operated and what procedures and techniques can be used during flight.
£40.00 (exc. VAT)
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Who this course is aimed at? Flight Crew
Course Topics:
Thunderstorm Anatomy
- Single Cell Thunderstorm Development
- Oceanic vs. Continental Weather Characteristics
- Connective Cell Life Cycle and Lightning Production
Basic Radar Characteristics
- Reflectivity
- Reflectivity Characteristics & Geographic Weather Variation
- Beam Characteristics
- Ground Return Strength
Operation Procedures & Techniques
- Normal Operations
- Tilt Management
- Microburst
- Tilt Tactics
- Gain
- Ground Clutter
- Distinguishing Ground from Weather
- Long Range Weather
- Split Cockpit Technique
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a certificate.
