want to learn more about WX..

killbilly · May 11th, 2008, 12:58

We had some storms sweep through Austin last night, and it was fascinating to stand outside and watch some of these clouds boil and roll. Made me realize that I don't know enough about Wx with regard to aviation.

The weather stuff I've read up on so far is adequate, I guess, but boring as hell to read. Are there any recommended reads/views outside the FAA pubs and Sporty's-type videos that aren't really so dry, or is that the nature of the beast?

Looking for suggestions...

n57flyguy · May 11th, 2008, 13:15

Another JCer (formerly a meterologist himself) recommended Weather For Dummies to me. I'm reading it now, and it is definitely a good look at alot of aspects of weather that can be understood and give a foundation to where one can look deeper into those aspects if they wish. There are a few more technical books I have not read yet...

mhcasey · May 11th, 2008, 14:16

Jeppesen Aviation Weather is a great book. Make sure you get the third edition.

My intro-level meteorology class used Ahren's "Essentials of Meteorology" - Also highly recommended. You can probably find a cheap copy online.

Gotta watch these random springtime storms around Austin...

Seggy · May 11th, 2008, 15:49

The thing I noticed with learning about weather is the more flight experience one gains, the more you understand it.

In preparing for the Delta interview, I read Aviation Weather. After experiencing different weather situations, it allowed me to correlate my flight experiences with what they were talking about.

Soku39 · May 11th, 2008, 16:22

The only thing weather has taught me lately is that patience is a virtue, seeing as how its canceled my CFI ride 3 times in a row now. Not like my entire income this summer depends on it or anything.

As far as a serious observation goes, one day standing outside in summer a huge T-storm is rolling in from the west, the sock is showing a wind from the west. 10 seconds later that sock was showing wind from the east. That storm was sucking air up into it like a vacuum cleaner, and the second it started raining that sock switched back over to a West wind, just like all those (great) books you guys mentioned said it, but it was the first time I'd actually seen it. So keep watching, and I do agree give Jeppesen Weather a try.

surreal1221 · May 12th, 2008, 15:28

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Originally Posted by n57flyguy

Another JCer (formerly a meterologist himself) recommended Weather For Dummies to me. I'm reading it now, and it is definitely a good look at alot of aspects of weather that can be understood and give a foundation to where one can look deeper into those aspects if they wish. There are a few more technical books I have not read yet...

Glad it's working out for you.

Let me know when you're ready to move into more - slightly - in depth works. It'll be less theory, and more operational though.

mtsu_av8er · May 12th, 2008, 17:15

I learned the most about weather from flying in and close to it.

n57flyguy · May 12th, 2008, 17:18

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Originally Posted by surreal1221

Glad it's working out for you.

Let me know when you're ready to move into more - slightly - in depth works. It'll be less theory, and more operational though.

Good, I am horrible at theory! Will definitely let you know when.

CirrusMonkey · May 13th, 2008, 10:54

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Originally Posted by n57flyguy

Another JCer (formerly a meterologist himself) recommended Weather For Dummies to me. I'm reading it now, and it is definitely a good look at alot of aspects of weather that can be understood and give a foundation to where one can look deeper into those aspects if they wish. There are a few more technical books I have not read yet...

I need the one titled "Weather for Complete *bleeping* Morons". It would be more my speed!

MarkE · May 13th, 2008, 14:06

I just picked up Weather Flying on eBay. Haven't received it yet but seems like an interesting read although not much in the way of graphics.

flyboy6788 · May 13th, 2008, 15:55

Im definately going to read up more about WX when im home. Even after passing my ATPL in meterology i still feel somewhat niave in the area. Like people have said ive learnt alot more studying changes in real weather either from watching it roll by, radar outlooks or TAF readouts

May 11th, 2008, 12:58	#1
killbilly Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,168	want to learn more about WX.. We had some storms sweep through Austin last night, and it was fascinating to stand outside and watch some of these clouds boil and roll. Made me realize that I don't know enough about Wx with regard to aviation. The weather stuff I've read up on so far is adequate, I guess, but boring as hell to read. Are there any recommended reads/views outside the FAA pubs and Sporty's-type videos that aren't really so dry, or is that the nature of the beast? Looking for suggestions... __________________ "The first rule of Flight Club is you do not talk about Flight Club."

May 11th, 2008, 13:15	#2
n57flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,770	Re: want to learn more about WX.. Another JCer (formerly a meterologist himself) recommended Weather For Dummies to me. I'm reading it now, and it is definitely a good look at alot of aspects of weather that can be understood and give a foundation to where one can look deeper into those aspects if they wish. There are a few more technical books I have not read yet... __________________ -Paul It ain't always 65 and sunny

May 11th, 2008, 14:16	#3
mhcasey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 509	Re: want to learn more about WX.. Jeppesen Aviation Weather is a great book. Make sure you get the third edition. My intro-level meteorology class used Ahren's "Essentials of Meteorology" - Also highly recommended. You can probably find a cheap copy online. Gotta watch these random springtime storms around Austin... __________________ Please help me in the fight against cancer by asking me about the Texas 4000 for Cancer or by visiting our website at http://www.texas4000.org/.

May 11th, 2008, 15:49	#4
Seggy Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Somewhere in the Northeast Posts: 5,270	Re: want to learn more about WX.. The thing I noticed with learning about weather is the more flight experience one gains, the more you understand it. In preparing for the Delta interview, I read Aviation Weather. After experiencing different weather situations, it allowed me to correlate my flight experiences with what they were talking about. __________________ www.alpa.org

May 11th, 2008, 16:22	#5
Soku39 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 54	Re: want to learn more about WX.. The only thing weather has taught me lately is that patience is a virtue, seeing as how its canceled my CFI ride 3 times in a row now. Not like my entire income this summer depends on it or anything. As far as a serious observation goes, one day standing outside in summer a huge T-storm is rolling in from the west, the sock is showing a wind from the west. 10 seconds later that sock was showing wind from the east. That storm was sucking air up into it like a vacuum cleaner, and the second it started raining that sock switched back over to a West wind, just like all those (great) books you guys mentioned said it, but it was the first time I'd actually seen it. So keep watching, and I do agree give Jeppesen Weather a try.

May 12th, 2008, 17:15	#7
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,567	Re: want to learn more about WX.. I learned the most about weather from flying in and close to it. __________________ Ike is one nasty storm, and it's all the fault of management. That's why we need ALPA.

May 13th, 2008, 14:06	#10
MarkE Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tarzana, CA (KVNY) Posts: 1,610	Re: want to learn more about WX.. I just picked up Weather Flying on eBay. Haven't received it yet but seems like an interesting read although not much in the way of graphics.

May 13th, 2008, 15:55	#11
flyboy6788 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kissimmee Posts: 12	Re: want to learn more about WX.. Im definately going to read up more about WX when im home. Even after passing my ATPL in meterology i still feel somewhat niave in the area. Like people have said ive learnt alot more studying changes in real weather either from watching it roll by, radar outlooks or TAF readouts

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