Download or read book An Aviation Weather Preflight Decision Support Tool to Improve GA Pilots Preflight and Inflight Performance written by Jayde M. King and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Low hour, inexperienced General Aviation (GA) pilots account for the majority of weather-related incidents, which often result in fatalities. Previous research identifies poor preflight planning practices and a lack of aviation weather knowledge as key contributing factors to the high novice private pilot accident and fatality rate. Research invested into resolving these issues often attempt to introduce new inflight weather technology to assist pilots with weather avoidance. However, these interventions usually result in pilots using the information to strategically navigate closer to degraded weather conditions (Beringer & Ball, 2004; Burgess & Thomas, 2004). Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a performance support tool for weather preflight (PWDST) on pilots’ preflight performance and inflight performance. Seventy-eight private pilots (Mage = 20.15, SD = 2.56) without instrument ratings were recruited from a Southeastern US university. Forty-one visual flight rule (VFR) private pilots were randomly assigned to the control group (no preflight decision tool) and 37 VFR private pilots were assigned to the experimental group (preflight decision tool). Participants performed a weather preflight and a simulated flight for one VFR into instrument meteorological conditions scenario (i.e., VFR to IMC). Results indicated that participants in the PWDST condition examined significantly more weather products and reported higher weather awareness following the preflight activities than did participants in the control group. Furthermore, results also indicated that participants in the PWDST condition spent significantly less time in IMC than participants in the control condition. Additionally, results revealed that preflight decision-making was predicted by preflight performance and inflight decision-making was predicted by pilots’ awareness of weather inflight."--Abstract.
Download or read book General Aviation Pilot s Guide to Preflight Weather Planning Weather Self Briefings and Weather Decision Making written by Federal Aviation Federal Aviation Administration and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-10 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **Color Version! Latest versions as of 2019** This guide is intended to help general aviation (GA) pilots, especially those with relatively little weather flying experience, develop skills in obtaining appropriate weather information, interpreting the data in the context of a specific flight, and applying the information and analysis to make safe weather flying decisions. It has been developed with assistance and contributions from a number of weather experts, aviation researchers, air traffic controllers, and general aviation instructors and pilots. Special thanks are due to Dr. Dennis Beringer and Dr. William Knecht of the FAA's Civil Aviation Medical Institute (CAMI); Dr. Michael Crognale, Department of Psychology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Nevada/Reno; Dr. Douglas Wiegmann, Institute of Aviation, University of Illinois; Dr. B.L. Beard and Colleen Geven of the NASA Ames Research Center; Dr. Paul Craig, Middle Tennessee State University; Paul Fiduccia, Small Aircraft Manufacturers Association; Max Trescott, SJFlight; Arlynn McMahon, Aero-Tech Inc.; Roger Sharp, Cessna Pilot Centers; Anthony Werner and Jim Mowery, Jeppesen-Sanderson; Howard Stoodley, Manassas Aviation Center; Dan Hoefert; Lawrence Cole, Human Factors Research and Engineering Scientific and Technical Advisor, FAA; Ron Galbraith, FAA Air Traffic Controller, Denver ARTCC; Michael Lenz, FAA General Aviation Certification and Operations Branch, Dr. Rich Adams, Engineering Psychologist, FAA Flight Standard Service; and Dr. William K. Krebs, Human Factors Research and Engineering Scientific and Technical Advisor, FAA.
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services written by Federal Aviation Administration (N/A) and published by Aviation Supplies & Academics. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the participation of the National Weather Service, this FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H explains the U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots. With full-color illustrations throughout, it details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Readers will find full coverage of weather-related tools to assist every pilot's flight planning and in-flight decisions. Weather product examples and explanations are supported with hundreds of weather website references for further resources, definitions, and additional related FAA publications. Applicable to both VFR and IFR pilots, low and high-altitude operations, this new edition now includes weather resources for soaring, space, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). This book is the weather services resource to use when studying for pilot certification exams and should remain a part of every aviator's library. Subjects covered include METARs, Pilot Reports (PIREPs), Surface Analysis Charts, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), Significant Weather Charts and much more. With additional weather station location tables, symbols and conversion charts, internet links and more, this book is key for all pilots seeking an understanding of the weather resources available for preflight and inflight decision-making.
Download or read book Testing Web based Preflight Weather Self briefing for General Aviation Pilots written by William Knecht and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Internet affords an increasingly capable, economical, and popular vehicle for preflight weather self-briefing. This research constitutes the first known experimental investigation of how modern Web-based weather products are actually being used by general aviation (GA) pilots. A data-gathering emulation of the National Weather Service Web site http://aviationweather.gov was written for use on a personal computer. Eighteen Web pages were created to display weather information, each page emulating a similar category of product shown by aviationweather.gov. This formed the primary weather briefing site for two similar, challenging weather scenarios subsequently flown by 50 GA pilots in simulated cross-country VFR flight. Two dependent variables were measured -- page views (which pages each pilot viewed) and page view duration (how long each page was viewed). Total briefing time was then calculated for each pilot by summing page view durations. A groupwise "dwell" index was also derived for each Web page by multiplying the group's page views times its median page view durations. A number of specific findings emerged from the data analysis. First, given a specific flight mission, we found that, as a group, GA pilots appeared significantly consistent over time in the kinds of information they sought out. However, the amount of time they spent examining that information seemed to vary over time, even given similar flight situations. Second, pilots seem to have favorite information sources (e.g., graphical prog charts, TAFs, NEXRAD, and satellite cloud images). We could expect those favorites to shift slightly, depending on the flight mission. Third, Web page design is potentially important. For example, pages not accessible from the top-level menu may be ignored or overlooked. These findings are important to weather information providers because the ability to display certain types of information -- and certain ways of displaying it -- are sure to give the knowledgeable provider an advantage over competitors. The key is to have highly informative pages that still remain easy to understand."--Report documentation page.
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1995-11-02 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each time we see grim pictures of aircraft wreckage on a rain-drenched crash site, or scenes of tired holiday travelers stranded in snow-covered airports, we are reminded of the harsh impact that weather can have on the flying public. This book examines issues that affect the provision of national aviation weather services and related research and technology development efforts. It also discusses fragmentation of responsibilities and resources, which leads to a less-than-optimal use of available weather information and examines alternatives for responding to this situation. In particular, it develops an approach whereby the federal government could provide stronger leadership to improve cooperation and coordination among aviation weather providers and users.
Download or read book General Aviation Pilot s Guide to Preflight Weather Planning Weather Self briefings and Weather Decision Making written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book General Aviation Pilots Perceived Usage and Valuation of Aviation Weather Information Sources written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aviation suffers many accidents due to the lack of good weather information in flight. Existing aviation weather information is difficult to obtain when it is most needed and is not well formatted for in-flight use. Because it is generally presented aurally, aviation weather information is difficult to integrate with spatial flight information and retain for reference. Efforts, by NASA's Aviation Weather Information (AWIN) team and others, to improve weather information accessibility, usability and decision aiding will enhance General Aviation (GA) pilots' weather situation awareness and decision-making and therefore should improve the safety of GA flight. Consideration of pilots' economic concerns will ensure that in-flight weather information systems are financially accessible to GA pilots as well. The purpose of this survey was to describe how aviation operator communities gather and use weather information as well as how weather related decisions are made between flight crews and supporting personnel. Pilots of small GA aircraft experience the most weather-related accidents as well as the most fatal weather related accident. For this reason, the survey design and advertisement focused on encouraging participation from GA pilots. Perhaps as a result of this emphasis, most responses, 97 responses or 85% of the entire response set, were from GA pilots, This paper presents only analysis of these GA pilots' responses. The insights provided by this survey regarding GA pilots' perceived value and usage of current aviation weather information. services, and products provide a basis for technological approaches to improve GA safety. Results of this survey are discussed in the context of survey limitations and prior work, and serve as the foundation for a model of weather information value, guidance for the design of in-flight weather information systems, and definition of further research toward their development.Latorella, Kara and Lane, Suzanne and Garland, DanielLangl
Download or read book General Aviation Pilot s Guide to Preflight Weather Planning Weather Self briefings and Weather Decision Making written by United States. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Airport Safety and Standards and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services Ebook Download Code written by and published by FAA Handbooks. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the participation of the National Weather Service, this FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H explains the U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots. With full-color illustrations throughout, it details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Readers will find full coverage of weather-related tools to assist every pilot s flight planning and in flight decisions. Weather product examples and explanations are supported with hundreds of weather website references for further resources, definitions, and additional related FAA publications. Applicable to both VFR and IFR pilots, low and high-altitude operations, this new edition now includes weather resources for soaring, space, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). This book is the weather services resource to use when studying for pilot certification exams and should remain a part of every aviator s library. Subjects covered include METARs, Pilot Reports (PIREPs), Surface Analysis Charts, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), Significant Weather Charts and much more. With additional weather station location tables, symbols and conversion charts, internet links and more, this book is key for all pilots seeking an understanding of the weather resources available for preflight and inflight decision-making."
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services Advisory Circular written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Published the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the participation of the National Weather Service, this FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H explains the U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots. With full-color illustrations throughout, it details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Readers will find full coverage of weather-related tools to assist every pilot's flight planning and in-flight decisions. Weather product examples and explanations are supported with hundreds of weather website references for further resources, definitions, and additional related FAA publications. Applicable to both VFR and IFR pilots, low and high-altitude operations, this new edition now includes weather resources for soaring, space, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). This book is the weather services resource to use when studying for pilot certification exams and should remain a part of every aviator's library. Subjects covered include METARs, Pilot Reports (PIREPs), Surface Analysis Charts, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), Significant Weather Charts and much more. With additional weather station location tables, symbols and conversion charts, internet links and more, this book is key for all pilots seeking an understanding of the weather resources available for preflight and inflight decision-making."--provided by Amazon.com.
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services written by United States. Federal Aviation Administration and published by Aviation Supplies & Academics. This book was released on 2007 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated, this new edition features full coverage of weather-related tools to assist every pilot’s flight planning and in-flight decisions. The reference thoroughly explains the many aviation weather products and services available to pilots and details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Weather product examples and explanations are taken primarily from the Aviation Weather Center’s Aviation Digital Data Service website. Including weather station location tables, lists of contractions and acronyms, weather symbols, conversion charts, internet links, and more, this greatly expanded and full-color edition should remain a part of every aviator’s library.
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services 2023 written by Federal Aviation Administration (Faa) and published by Asa FAA Handbook. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), with the participation of the National Weather Service, this FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 00-45H explains the U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots. With full-color illustrations throughout, it details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Readers will find full coverage of weather-related tools to assist every pilot's flight planning and in-flight decisions. Weather product examples and explanations are supported with hundreds of weather website references for further resources, definitions, and additional related FAA publications. Applicable to both VFR and IFR pilots, low and high-altitude operations, this new edition now includes weather resources for soaring, space, and helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). This book is the weather services resource to use when studying for pilot certification exams and should remain a part of every aviator's library. Subjects covered include METARs, Pilot Reports (PIREPs), the new Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA), SIGMETs, AIRMETs, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF), Significant Weather Charts and much more. With additional weather station location tables, symbols and conversion charts, internet links and more, this book is key for all pilots seeking an understanding of the weather resources available for preflight and inflight decision-making.
Download or read book The Aviation Weather Manual written by D. Colvin and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book General Aviation Pilots Perceived Usage and Valuation of Aviation Weather Information Sources written by Kara A. Latorella and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aviation suffers many accidents due to the lack of good weather information in flight. Existing aviation weather information is difficult to obtain when it is most needed and is not well formatted for in-flight use. Because it is generally presented aurally, aviation weather information is difficult to integrate with spatial flight information and retain for reference. Efforts, by NASA's Aviation Weather Information (AWIN) team and others, to improve weather information accessibility, usability and decision aiding will enhance General Aviation (GA) pilots' weather situation awareness and decision-making and therefore should improve the safety of GA flight. Consideration of pilots' economic concerns will ensure that in-flight weather information systems are financially accessible to GA pilots as well. The purpose of this survey was todescribe how aviation operator communities gather and use weather information as well as how weather related decision.
Download or read book Analysis of Weather Information Types and Delivery Formats Most Desired by General Aviation Pilots written by Ibrahim Umar Dodoji and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lack of integrated weather information in the General Aviation (GA) cockpit has been one of the major problems in the aviation community. Until recently, the most common means of receiving weather information in the GA cockpit has been from radio communication. To obtain updated enroute weather information, GA pilots are forced to rely on ground based services such Flight Service Stations (FSS) and Air Traffic Control (ATC). In an effort to rectify the lack of integrated weather information in the GA cockpit, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to develop and introduce a system that will provide near-real time weather information. The purpose of this study was to examine and determine the weather information sources and products most desired by pilots. The study was also designed to determine GA pilots most preferred format of delivering weather information into the cockpit. The result of this study was obtained from 229 participants, and it provided insights into the wide range of General Aviation pilots' most desired sources and products of weather information. It showed that pilots prefer a different format of weather delivery when transitioning from pre-flight to in-flight operation.
Download or read book Effects of Video Weather Training Products Web Based Preflight Weather Briefing and Local Versus Non Local Pilots on General Aviation Pilot Weather Knowledge and Flight Behavior Phase 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research has two main phases. Phase 1 investigated three major questions: 1) Do video weather training products significantly affect general aviation (GA) pilot weather knowledge and flight behavior in marginal meteorological conditions? 2) How are modern Web-based weather products used during GA preflight briefing? 3) Do local Oklahoma GA pilots differ appreciably from other pilots in either weather knowledge or weather-related flight behavior? Fifty GA pilots took a general weather knowledge pre-test, followed by exposure to either one of two weather training videos (the Experimental groups) or to a video having nothing to do with weather (the Control group). They next took a post-test to measure knowledge gain induced by the training product. Finally, they planned for, and flew, a simulated flight mission through marginal weather from Amarillo, TX, to Albuquerque, NM. Question 1: Few highly significant, direct effects were found for the two 90-minute video weather training products all by themselves. Follow-up multivariate modeling implied that a combination of higher pilot age, receiving either weather training product, and takeoff hesitancy could significantly, correctly predict 86.7% of diversions from deteriorating weather and 77.8% of full flight completions. However, we must conservatively conclude that weather knowledge and GA weather flying behavior are complex and unlikely to be profoundly changed by a single, brief training product. Phase 2 will address this issue. Question 2: The data-collecting emulation of www.aviationweather.gov suggested that mere time spent on preflight briefing was not a good predictor of either quality of preflight briefing or subsequent flight safety. Nonetheless, these data are just an opening look at what should eventually be a far more intensive study of modern weather briefing and its relation to flight safe.
Download or read book Aviation Weather Services written by United States. Flight Standards Service and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
