Weather Radar (WXR)
This Weather Radar (WXR) eLearning course has been designed to provide flight crews with an understanding of the possible hazards when flying through or close to a thunderstorm, how an aircraft weather radar is operated and what procedures and techniques can be used during flight.
£99.00
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This Weather Radar (WXR) eLearning course has been designed to provide flight crews with an understanding of the possible hazards when flying through or close to a thunderstorm, how an aircraft weather radar is operated and what procedures and techniques can be used during flight.
The course is split into three key areas, outlined below:
Thunderstorm Anatomy
- Single Cell Thunderstorm Development
- Oceanic vs. Continental Weather Characteristics
- Connective Cell Life Cycle and Lightning Production
Basic Radar Characteristics
- Reflectivity
- Reflectivity Characteristics & Geographic Weather Variation
- Beam Characteristics
- Ground Return Strength
Operation Procedures & Techniques
- Normal Operations
- Tilt Management
- Microburst
- Tilt Tactics
- Gain
- Ground Clutter
- Distinguishing Ground from Weather
- Long Range Weather
- Split Cockpit Technique
On successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be issued to the student.
