Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service Aviation Weather Services

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Considered the definitive resource when studying for pilot certification exams, this new, greatly expanded and full-color edition includes weather station location tables, lists of contractions and acronyms, weather symbols, conversion charts, Internet links, and more. Thoroughly explaining the many U.S. aviation weather products and services available to pilots, this comprehensive manual details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery. Featuring full-color illustrations throughout, and extensive coverage of weather-related tools to assist pilots with flight planning and in-flight decisions, this essential resource offers an unprecedented level of convenience and education for planning flights and researching weather.