#4 The atmosphere, clouds and publications

This episode falls under the the category of meteorology and navigation, providing an introduction to the atmosphere, clouds and aviation publications and maps used by a VFR pilot.

We go over:

Lift - incorrect theories (Thanks to David Wright for the email reminder)
Official theory answers versus real answers
The atmosphere (Air, Boundary Layers, Pressure, Density)
ISA, ELR and Deviations
Synoptic charts
Atmospheric Heating, Cooling, Inversions
Introduction to wind
Cloud types
Common Australian Aviation Publications
Common Australian Aviation Charts
Pilots' Logbook
Extra: Basic CTAF radio calls


Some links relevant to this episode:

http://www.bom.gov.au/info/clouds/
http://www.aviationweather.gov
http://www.airservices.gov.au/store/avdocs.asp


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Happy Flying!
Geoff.