Remote Pilot - Small Unmanned Aircraft SystemsFAA-S-ACS-10B
Area of Operation III
Weather
2 Tasks
Task A Sources of Weather
References
AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable in sources of weather information.
Knowledge
Internet weather briefing and sources of weather available for flight planning purposes.
Aviation routine weather reports (METAR).
Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF).
Weather charts.
Automated surface observing systems (ASOS) and automated weather observing systems (AWOS).
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]
Task B Effects of Weather on Performance
References
AC 107-2; AIM; FAA-H-8083-25; FAA-G-8082-22
Objective
To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the effects of weather on performance.
Knowledge
Weather factors and their effects on performance.
a. Density altitude
b. Wind and currents
c. Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature
d. Air masses and fronts
e. Thunderstorms and microbursts
f. Tornadoes
g. Icing
h. Hail
i. Fog
j. Ceiling and visibility
k. Lightning
Risk Management
[Reserved]
Skills
[Not Applicable]