Meterology 101
01-06-2008 | 12:13 AM
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Meterology 101
Do you think taking a Met 101 course at the local University will give a pilot trying to make it to the regional level enough understanding of how the weather works?
01-06-2008 | 01:23 AM
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Well it will give you a more thorough understanding as if you dont take the course you wont . I took a met 101 class, and a Intermediate class. Mostly the 101 course is basically knowing the stuff you should know to obtain a pilot's instrument license. Such as what is an adiabatic rates, Pressures, components that creates a thunderstorm, Understanding Lows/Highs, Types of Fronts, All Types of Wx Charts, Different types of fog and what creates them, Icing/ types of icings, etc thats the 101, the Intermediate course was more indepth into prognosticating weather patterns. Bottom line if you need it as an elective by all means take it, but if you dont I believe the knowledge from the instrument course should suffice.
01-06-2008 | 08:44 AM
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Well it will give you a more thorough understanding as if you dont take the course you wont . I took a met 101 class, and a Intermediate class. Mostly the 101 course is basically knowing the stuff you should know to obtain a pilot's instrument license. Such as what is an adiabatic rates, Pressures, components that creates a thunderstorm, Understanding Lows/Highs, Types of Fronts, All Types of Wx Charts, Different types of fog and what creates them, Icing/ types of icings, etc thats the 101, the Intermediate course was more indepth into prognosticating weather patterns. Bottom line if you need it as an elective by all means take it, but if you dont I believe the knowledge from the instrument course should suffice.
01-06-2008 | 01:01 PM
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Most MET courses are not geared toward aviation. They are great for a basic understanding, but like previously stated, if you already have your license you probably know most of it. I was never satisfied with my MET classes in college, so I bought Aviation Wx and Aviation Wx Services (The FAA books), and studied those until I felt comfortable. Teaching it to people also helps your retention and understanding of the information. Hope that helps.
01-06-2008 | 01:05 PM
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It can't hurt you is the way I see it, but if you can find someone or some place that offers one geared towards aviation, that's where you're going to find those extra bonuses that come in handy.
01-07-2008 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks for the insightful posts guys. I have had the Jepp Weather book as well as the FAA publications on weather...I guess taking the met 101 will not be necessary.
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