CP.VII.C.S6
SkillUse displays of digital weather and aeronautical information, as applicable to maintain situational awareness.
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- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-9. Flight Information Services (FIS)
misuse of information beyond its applicability may place the pilot and aircraft in jeopardy. In addition, FIS should never be used in lieu of an individual preflight weather and flight planning briefing. 5. DSPs offer numerous MET and AI products ... with information that can be layered on top of each other. Pilots need to be aware that too much information can have a negative effect on their cognitive work load. Pilots need to manage the amount of information…
- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › NEXRAD Limitations › Data Link Weather
Data Link Weather Pilots now have the capability of receiving continuously updated weather across the entire country at any altitude. No longer are pilots restricted by radio range or geographic isolations, such as mountains or valleys. In addition, pilots ... longer have to request specific information from weather briefing personnel directly. When the weather becomes questionable, radio congestion often increases, delaying the timely exchange of valuable inflight weather updates for a pilot’s specific route of flight. Flight Service Station…
- Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services › Electronic Flight Displays (EFD) /Multi-Function Display (MFD) Weather › Flight Information Service- Broadcast (FIS-B)
Satellite-based data link weather systems can have limitations stemming from whether the network is in geosynchronous orbit or low earth orbit. Also, NWS NEXRAD coverage has gaps, especially in the western states. • Content/format—since service providers often refine ... enhance data link products for flightdeck display, pilots must be familiar with the content, format, and meaning of symbols and displays (i.e., the legend) in the specific system. • Data integrity/limitations to use—reliability of information depicted. Be aware…
- Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › RISK › Situational Awareness
Monitoring radio communications for traffic, weather discussion, and ATC communication can enhance situational awareness by helping the pilot develop a mental picture of what is happening. Maintaining situational awareness requires an understanding of the relative significance of all flight related ... understanding why has added an additional burden to his or her management in the event of an emergency. To maintain situational awareness, all of the skills involved in ADM are used. Obstacles to Maintaining Situational Awareness Fatigue, stress, and work…
- Chapter 7. Safety of Flight › Section 1. Meteorology › 7-1-3. Use of Aviation Weather Products
Other Sources of Weather Information 1. Weather and aeronautical information are available from numerous private industry sources on an individual or contract pay basis. Prior to every flight, pilots should gather all information vital to the nature of the flight ... encouraged to use automated resources and review AC 91-92, Pilot’s Guide to a Preflight Briefing, for more information. 2. Pilots can access Leidos Flight Services via the Internet at http://www.1800wxbrief.com. Pilots can receive preflight weather data…
- Chapter 5. Air Traffic Procedures › Section 4. Arrival Procedures › 5-4-4. Advance Information on Instrument Approach
This information will be broadcast either by a controller or on ATIS. It will not be furnished when the visibility is three miles or better and the ceiling is at or above the highest initial approach altitude established ... altitude IAP for the airport. b. The purpose of this information is to aid the pilot in planning arrival actions; however, it is not an ATC clearance or commitment and is subject to change. Pilots should bear in mind that…