Weather Wise: VFR into IMC

Online Course

Don’t get squeezed by low ceilings and poor visibility, which can trap an unsuspecting pilot quickly and jeopardize a safe outcome of the flight. This course covers the basic weather knowledge to avoid continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. It also tackles real-life issues that can influence your decision making in the future. Get the weather facts to guide you when the lines are blurred.

What you will learn:

Why grounding is best when the weather is uncooperative
Interpreting pressure systems and fronts to project weather
Temperature and dewpoint subtleties
Using preflight and inflight weather sources
Why IFR pilots can get trapped
How to recognize pilot and flight risk factors
Contingency planning
What to do when things go wrong

	Tablet: Compatible
	Length: 40 mins
	Topic: Decision Making, Weather, Training & Proficiency
	FAA WINGS: Eligible*
	Accident Forgiveness: Eligible

*WINGS credits are submitted to FAA once a week and will appear on your FAA transcript shortly there after. Thank you for your patience.

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Weather Wise: VFR into IMC