Practical Meteorology with Joe Bowden
Every one of us watches the news every day for at least one important reason: to find out what the weather is going to be that day. Based on that, we might plan our day, what we?ll wear, how we?ll travel, how we might prepare for bad weather. But, if you were climbing into the cockpit of an airplane, how would you use the weather to answer the following questions: Will I be able to take off? Is the weather at my destination going to be good enough to approach and land? What hazards do I face during my flight? I?ll approach this topic from the aspect of a military pilot flying a simulated combat training mission within the United States. The commercial pilot looks to find out if his route of flight presents hazards that could endanger them or their passengers. They are also looking to fly the most economical route?that is, to minimize the amount of fuel that is used. As a military pilot on a training mission, my route of flight was fixed and my concerns were the weather that might stand in the way of accomplishing my training mission objectives. Mother Nature can be the nicest person that you will meet that day or a threat to your very survival. The weather forecaster who provides you with your forecast before you go out to fly is really the best friend that you have and understanding the basics of the weather and the rules that govern flight around, near, or in hazardous weather may be the difference between life and death. No registration required.
Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 26, 2015
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT
8/26/15 6:30 p.m.
Location
Loveland Public Library Gertrude Scott Room
Fees/Admission
Free No registration required.
Contact Information
bobbi 962-2401
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