Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Weather Lesson Plans

Sources of Weather:

  • To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sources of weather information
  • References: AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • UA.III.A.K1:

    Internet weather briefing and sources of weather available for flight planning purposes
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

  • UA.III.A.K2:

    Aviation routine weather reports (METAR)
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

  • UA.III.A.K3:

    Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF)
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

  • UA.III.A.K4:

    Weather charts
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

  • UA.III.A.K5:

    Automated surface observing systems (ASOS) and automated weather observing systems (AWOS)
    • Information
    • Lesson Plan

Effects of Weather on Performance:

  • To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the effects of weather on performance
  • References: AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22

Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate an understanding of:

  • UA.III.B.K1:

    Weather factors and their effects on performance
    • UA.III.B.K1a:
      Density Altitude
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1b:
      Wind and currents
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1c:
      Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1d:
      Air masses and fronts
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1e:
      Thunderstorms and microbursts
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1f:
      Tornadoes
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1g:
      Icing
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1h:
      Hail
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1i:
      Fog
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1j:
      Ceiling and visibility
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan
    • UA.III.B.K1k:
      Lightning
      • Information
      • Lesson Plan

References:

  • 14 CFR parts 39, 43, 91
  • FAA (FAA-H-8083-2) Risk Management Handbook
  • FAA (FAA-H-8083-25) Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
  • Aeronautical Information Manual
  • Navigation Charts
  • U.S. Chart Supplements
  • Aeronautical Information Manual
  • Notice to Airman