Understanding Flying Weather by Derek Piggott

Understanding Flying Weather by Derek Piggott

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Summary

This book explains how to interpret flying weather by looking at the causes and effects of atmospheric phenomena, including air masses, high and low pressure areas, cloud formation, fronts, thermals, inversions and anti-cyclones. The appendix includes revision questions and answers.

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Understanding Flying Weather by Derek Piggott

This book explains how to recognize good and hazardous flying weather by looking at the causes and effects of atmospheric phenomena. These include air masses, high and low pressure areas, cloud formations, fronts, thermals, inversions and anti-cyclones. For those preparing for the Bronze "C" award or for one of the Private Pilot's Licence examinations there is a useful appendix with revision questions and answers. Derek Piggott is the author of a number of well-known books on gliding and is a gliding expert.
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ISBN 13 9780713656275
ISBN 10 0713656271
Title Understanding Flying Weather
Author Derek Piggott
Series Flying And Gliding
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1988-10-27
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.