Weather has a major bearing on the outcome of any flight. There have been great strides in the science of meteorology from the early days of flight and is very relevant to the pilots of today. The learning objectives for the JAR ATPL (A) examination require an understanding of the fundamentals of meteorology such as the effect...

As a student private pilot it's easy to get too much dull information in front of you that must be sifted through to find practical pearls. Aviation Weather by Peter Lester comes closest of the many sources for weather information out there that gives relevant and beautifully formatted information in a succinct presentation. It...

Turbulence A New Perspective for Pilots is the most comprehensive and understandable book available on turbulence as it pertains to aviation. It will help you recognize the conditions that cause turbulence so that its effects can be avoided and minimized. It provides answers to questions such as: What is turbulence? What does i...