3. Regional Gliding School includes: isobars (joins places of equal pressure), high and low pressure areas, air masses and fronts shows actual conditions at a specific time the pressure pattern is representative of the atmosphere up to 3000 feet issued 4 times daily at 6 hour intervals.

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5. Regional Gliding School This is another example of a surface weather chart. Candidates are not required to decipher the chart. This information will be taught during the course next summer

6. Regional Gliding School  show actual wind flow patterns and temperature aloft at various altitudes at a specific time  measured twice a day at 0000 Zulu and 1200 Zulu.

7. Regional Gliding School  is a graphic forecast  shows expected surface weather at a specific time in the future  issued 48 hours before they are valid and a second revised chart is issued 12 hours later (36 hours before they are valid).

8. Regional Gliding School a graphic forecast of winds and temperatures aloft for a specific time prepared for specific high level altitudes issued 4 times daily 12 hours before valid

9. Regional Gliding School  shows forecast significant weather considered to be of concern to aircraft operations.  issued 4 times daily 12 hours before they are valid

10. Regional Gliding School NOTE: You must use the buttons in the Confirmation Stage

11. Regional Gliding School A B C D Hourly Every four hours Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #1 - When are surface weather charts issued? Every six hours Every twelve hours Meteorology Weather maps & Services

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16. Regional Gliding School Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #2 - What is a prognostic chart? Meteorology Weather Maps & Services A B C D Wind flow patterns and temperatures Graphic forecast Shows actual conditions Significant weather

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21. Regional Gliding School  taken and issued on the hour, every hour, at weather stations around the world  an actual observation of current weather conditions taken by an accredited observer  cloud heights are above ground

22. Regional Gliding School  states in specific terms the expected weather conditions at a specific aerodrome  cover a radius of five nautical miles around the aerodrome  issued four times daily at six hour intervals  valid for up to 24 hours  cloud heights are above ground

23. Regional Gliding School  general forecast conditions over a particular area  forecasts for various regions within the area  cloud heights above sea level unless noted  issued every six hour  valid for 12 hours with a further 12 hours outlook

24. Regional Gliding School METARMeteorological Aviation Report CYHZAirport (Halifax International) 292000ZIssued on 29 th day on the month at 2000 UTC CCACorrected Report 30015G25KTWinds are 300 degrees true at 15 gusting 25 knots 3/4SMVisibility is ¾ statute mile R33/4000FT/DRVR runway 33 at 4000 feet has a downward tendency -SNLight snow showers METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134

25. Regional Gliding School BLSNBlowing Snow BKN008Ceiling is 800 feet broken OVC040Clouds are 4000 feet overcast M05/M08Temperature minus 5°C and dewpoint minus 8°C A2992Altimeter setting is 29.92 “Hg REFZRARecent freezing rain WS RWY33Wind shear at runway 33 METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134

26. Regional Gliding School RMKRemarks SF5Stratus Fractus covering 5 oktas SC3Stratocumulus covering 3 oktas VIS 3/8Visibility is 3/8 statute mile TO NWTo the northwest SLP 134Sea level pressure is 1013.4kPa METAR CYHZ 292000Z CCA 30015G25KT 3/4SM R33/4000FT/D -SN BLSN BKN008 OVC040 M05/M08 A2992 REFZRA WS RWY33 RMK SF5 SC3 VIS 3/8 TO NW SLP134

27. Regional Gliding School TAFTerminal Area Forecast CYQMAirport (Moncton International) 031530ZIssued on 3 rd day of the month at 1530 UTC 031604Valid on 3 rd day from 1600 UTC until 0400 UTC of the following day VRB03KTWinds are variable at 3 knots P6SMVisibility plus 6 statute miles TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z

28. Regional Gliding School SCT030Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet TEMPO 1622Temporarily from 1600 UTC until 2200 UTC P6SMPlus 6 statue miles visibility BKN030Ceiling is broken at 3000 feet FM0500ZFrom 0500 UTC VRB03KTWinds are variable at 3 knots 2SM BRVisibility is 2 statue miles in mist TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z

29. Regional Gliding School BKN008Ceiling broken at 800 feet TEMPO 0510Temporarily from 0500 UTC until 1000 UTC 1/2SM FG½ statue mile in fog VV002Vertical visibility is 200 feet FM 1200ZFrom 1200 UTC VRBO3KTWinds are variable 3 knots P6SMPlus 6 statute mile visibility TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z

30. Regional Gliding School SCT030Clouds are scattered at 3000 feet TEMPO 1213Temporarily from 1200 UTC until 1300 UTC 2SM BRVisibility 2 statute miles in mist BKN015Ceiling is broken at 1500 feet RMKRemarks NXT FCSTNext Forecast BY 22Z By 2200 UTC TAF CYQM 031530Z 031604 VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1622 P6SM BKN030 FM0500Z VRBO3KT 2SM BR BKN008 TEMPO 0510 1/2SM FG VV002 FM 1200Z VRBO3KT P6SM SCT030 TEMPO 1213 2SM BR BKN015 RMK NXT FCST BY 22Z

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33. NOTE: You must use the buttons in the Confirmation Stage

34. Regional Gliding School Let's try a few review questions on Meteorology: Question #3 - View and complete the TAF Work Sheet chart. Meteorology Weather Maps & Services TAF Sample Answer

35. Regional Gliding School Congratulations!! You have now completed the Weather Maps and Services lesson and the Meteorology Module. Of course, this lesson and module is always available to you for future reference if required. You are now ready to move along to the next module you have not completed. You can advance to the Self Test Module if you feel ready to challenge the final exam. Good Luck! Meteorology Weather Maps & Services