Technology has come a long way when it comes to inflight radar products. Pilots no longer have to fly blind in IMC, and can get a heads up on what is happening hundreds of miles down the road. Onboard radar can now clearly paint a real-time picture of what is ahead of you, helping one make better tactical decisions, and improved update rates of NEXRAD data link weather is improving one's strategic planning capabilities.

This course will cover practical radar operation, giving you the knowledge you need to know to effectively operate and utilize a range of radar systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

HAVE A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF RADAR THEORY

KNOW HOW TO UTILIZE A NUMBER OF RADAR TECHNIQUES

BE ABLE TO DISCERN A RANGE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS

ANTICIPATE ICING, TURBULENCE, AND PRECIPITATION INTENSITIES

AVOID MISINFORMATION AND SURPRISES

BE COMFORTABLE IN CONVECTIVE CONDITIONS

• Radar Fundamentals
  • Principles
  • Operation
  • Limitation

• Weather Recognition and Interpretation
  • Convection
  • Turbulence
  • Thunderstorms
  • Precipitation Type
  • Icing

•  Onboard Radar Operations
  • System Description
  • Operation
  • Strategies
  • Limitations

• NEXRAD Weather Radar (Data Link)
  • System Description
  • Operation
  • Strategies
  • Limitations

• Trouble Shooting
• Maintenance
• Preflight Briefing
• ATC Radar Support