Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will understand the composition and elements of the Earth's atmosphere.
Standard 1
Elements and composition of Earth's atmosphere
Standard 2
Cloud formations and locations
Standard 3
Atmospheric pressure and gas laws
Standard 4
Atmospheric moisture
Strand 2
Students will understand properties of cold and warm air masses.
Standard 2
Define and identify hazards of Airframe Icing.
Standard 3
Define turbulence and associated hazards.
Standard 4
Identify thunderstorms and associated hazards.
Strand 3
Students will become familiar with common aviation weather information sources.
Standard 1
Read basic aviation weather information sources:
Standard 2
Describe and read weather advisories.
Standard 3
Read aviation weather charts
Strand 4
Students will be able to describe other weather phenomena hazardous to aviation and interpret weather radar data.
Standard 1
Describe weather hazards associated with hurricanes.
Standard 2
Understand impacts of space weather.
Standard 3
Describe the hazards of volcanic ash to aviation.
Standard 4
Understand the causes and hazards of sand/dust storms.
Standard 5
Read satellite imagery.
Workplace Skills
Students will develop professional and interpersonal skills needed for success in industry. Determine the difference between hard skills and soft skills.
Identify soft skills needed in the workplace