Aviation Weather Services: Advisory Circular, AC 00-45G, Change 1 - Softcover

Prentice, Robert A.; Streu, Douglas D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492945307 ISBN 13: 9781492945307

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

This advisory circular, AC 00-45G, Change 1, explains U.S. aviation weather products and services. It details the interpretation and application of advisories, coded weather reports, forecasts, observed and prognostic weather charts, and radar and satellite imagery.

About this title

About the Author:

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. (National Airworthiness Authority). The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include: Regulating U.S. commercial space transportation. Regulating air navigation facilities' geometry and Flight inspection standards. Encouraging and developing civil aeronautics, including new aviation technology. Issuing, suspending, or revoking pilot certificates. Regulating civil aviation to promote safety, especially through local offices called Flight Standards District Offices. Developing and operating a system of air traffic control and navigation for both civil and military aircraft. Researching and developing the National Airspace System and civil aeronautics. Developing and carrying out programs to control aircraft noise and other environmental effects of civil aviation.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1492945307
• ISBN 13: 9781492945307
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 406
• Editor: National Weather Service (NWS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)