Flying America's Weather: A Pilot's Tour of Our Nation's Weather Regions (General Aviation Reading series)
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560273690 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 329 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Flying America Weather Martin S. Great reference book for students who are pilots, dispatchers, and meteorologist. This book explains the different regional weather patterns of the United States. It's not too technical nor scientific, however, basic knowledge of meteorology is helpful. I found the book most helpful after watching the Weather Channel, and being able to understand why the weather is doing what its doing.. aebruce said Four Stars. Good book.. Roger Edwards said Handy regional weather guide for general aviators. This well-organized volume breaks down the U.S. into 17 distinct regions, including states whose weather is characteristic enough to justify their own chapters (Alaska, Hawaii, California, Texas and Florida). Horne, an experienced pilot, accomplishes something unusual for anyone, scientist or aviator: He explains meteorological terms and weather events in straightfoward, example-laden ways which should be easy for any worthy pilot to comprehend, and cites scientific references for
Readers can learn what to expect before embarking on a new trip.Despite quantum leaps in cockpit technology, weather radar and forecasting techniques, flying often boils down to "someone sitting in a cramped cockpit somewhere, trying for all he's worth to figure out what meaning those clouds up ahead have for him." An understanding of how larger climatic forces affect each region's specific patterns can give that lone pilot the edge, and this edge is what Flying America's Weather is all about.This illuminating book takes us on a pilot's tour of our nation's weather, from the brilliant blue of the Hawaiian Islands to the black and gray monster that is the Nor'Easter — and everything in between. It shows a grand and diverse country, dominated regionally by grand, diverse, and understandable patterns of weather. With maps, photos and illuminating text, Tom Horne explains what to expect, how to prepare for, and how to enjoy the best and the worst of America's flying weather. In doing so, Flying America's Weather becomes an in
Thomas A. Osborn Award for Excellence in Aviation Journalism, and has written for AOPA Pilot magazine for 18 years. Horne is the past winner of the Earl D. He lives in Silver Springs, Maryland.
Osborn Award for Excellence in Aviation Journalism, and has written for AOPA Pilot magazine for 18 years. Horne is the past winner of the Earl D. About the AuthorThomas A. He lives in Silver Springs, Maryland.