GA Pilot Weather Resources: Challenges and Suggestions for Improvement

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GA Pilot Weather Resources: Challenges and Suggestions for Improvement Presented by Thomas Guinn, Ph.D. Robert Thomas, M.S., ATP, CFII

Motivation Stems from challenges encountered while developing new questions for FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. Specific Challenges Guidance not keeping pace with new products Outdated or incorrect product information Limited focus on product interpretation Multiple overlapping resources for aviation weather

Guidance not keeping pace with products Radar Example: “Ghost” As shown in AC As it appears now. Combined precip/clear air mode color bar legend changed several years ago. AC discusses new legend but the image of a ghost not updated.

Guidance not keeping pace with products Graphical Turbulence Guidance Example As shown in AC As appears now. Added additional levels, introduced concept of EDR.

Guidance not keeping pace with products Surface Weather Prog Chart Example Product no longer dissemi Now includes probability of precipitation. As shown in AC As appears now.

Guidance not keeping pace with products Freezing Level Chart Example As shown in AC As appears now. Stippling changed, more difficult to see.

Outdated Products Example: Text Radar Observations (SD/ROB) Product no longer disseminated by NWS. Should be removed from AC 00-45. Information is consolidated in the Radar Summary Chart.

Misleading Information Common Weather Symbols Chart Chart does reference user to the index, but the information in this table should be correct and consistent. Should be Mist (BR), Fog (FG) Should list all three intensities for consistency.

Limited Focus on Product Interpretation Radar Displays Limited product interpretation of hazardous phenomena Focus mainly on deficiencies (ghosts, angels, anomalous propagation, beam blockage) Include more examples of hazardous signatures such as squall lines, thunderstorms, and outflow boundaries. Include comparisons with visual images or cockpit views.

Limited Focus on Product Interpretation Satellite Data Limited information on using IR and VIS together to infer cloud types. Fog and low cloud detection Thunderstorm detection Outflow boundaries Include more examples of hazardous phenomena.

Weather Guidance Spread Over Multiple Advisory Circulars and Handbooks Difficult to track content for consistency Examples AC 00-06B Aviation Weather AC 00-24B Thunderstorms AC 00-30C Clear Air Turbulence Avoidance AC 00-45G Aviation Weather Services AC 00-54 Pilot Windshear Guide AC 00-57 Hazardous Mountain Winds AC 00-63A Use of Cockpit Displays of Wx and Aero. Info. AC 91-74B Pilot Guide: Flight In Icing Conditions FAA-H 8083 25B Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge FAR/AIM Fed. Avn. Regs / Aeronautical Info. Manual

Recommendations and Suggestions Consolidate Information into two categories: Phenomenology and Product Interpretation Phenomenology: AC 00-06 Product Interpretation: AC 00-45 Consider Creating Aviation Weather “Handbook” Consolidate all weather phenomenology Handbooks tends to carry more “weight” with pilot community than circulars Reduces overlap and potential for conflicting information

Recommendations and Suggestions Use AWC to notify public of new or updated circulars related to weather.

Questions?