www.PSFmagazine.com | October-November 2016 | 5 4 | October-November 2016 | Powered Sport Flying Press Pass Updated Weather Textbook from the FAA ASA is now offering the faa’s latest weather textbook, lovingly titled faa AC 00-6B, and otherwise known as the book “Aviation Weather.” This important faa Advisory Circular has been in circulation under a variety of titles for more than 70 years and is now updated to reflect the latest practices and advancements in technology to better prepare and educate pilots for flight in various weather conditions, using modern resources. It discusses each aspect of weather in relation to aircraft operations and flight safety. All pilots must learn to deal with weather: to appreciate good weather, to recognize and respect marginal or hazardous weather, and to avoid violent weather. Recognition of this and sound weather decisions are critical to the successful outcome of all flights. This book discusses each aspect of weather as it relates to aircraft operation and flight safety. The information in “Aviation Weather” is applicable to students, instructors, and experienced pilots alike. It is a comprehensive resource for what you need to know about weather in order to fly safely in both visual (vmc) and instrument (imc) meteorological conditions. Subjects covered include the earth’s atmosphere, temperatures, atmospheric pressure and altimetry, wind, moisture, precipitation, clouds, air masses and fronts, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, common ifr producers, high altitude weather, arctic and tropical weather, and soaring weather. Illustrations throughout; also includes a glossary and index. The earth’s atmosphere, highaltitude weather and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed. asa also points out that many of the faa Knowledge Exam weather questions are pulled from this text. Last updated in 1975, the latest edition of “Aviation Weather” (AC 00-6B) is now available in print as well as an eBook and eBundle from asa. Visit asa at www.asa2fly.com. You can also download a free pdf version of the document from www.faa.gov. Enter the 2017 FAI Young Artist Contest Do you know a young person who dreams about flying? Yes? Then get that person to pick up his or her pens, pencils or brushes and enter the 2017 fai Young Artists Contest to reach for the clouds. The aim is to create a picture that illustrates this years’ theme “Beyond the Clouds,” and to show us their vision through their eyes! Youngsters from three age categories: Junior (6-9), Intermediate (10-13), Senior (14-17) are invited to participate. 2017 Theme: Beyond the Clouds We live beneath the clouds. We look up and see them stand stationary or speed across the sky. We see them reflect the bright colors of the sunrise or sunset. They turn dark and purple, letting us know a storm is coming. We see almost every aspect of clouds, except what they look like from above. Above the clouds is a space known only to those who dare to break the bounds of earth. Some soar in hot air balloons, gliders and hang gliders, floating across the sky with the clouds. Others fly in planes, as pilots or passengers, watching the clouds and earth race by below. Specially trained pilots in rugged aircraft fly into storm clouds, taking measurements that help those on the ground predict where the storm will go. Those in helicopters can stand still, like clouds on a still day, or can fly across the sky high and low. Aerobatic pilots love clear skies, so those below can watch their amazing feats of flight. Intrepid aviators on the ground send up weather balloons almost to space, both for science and for the amazing pictures that can be taken only when you get above the clouds. The contest takes place in two phases. Each country will select the three best illustrations in each category: Junior (6-9), Intermediate (10-13), Senior (14-17) and forward them to the fai by 1 April 2017. An International Jury will then select the world winners in each category who will be rewarded respectively with Gold, Silver or Bronze fai medals. Visit: www.fai.org/fai-young-artists-contest/rules.
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