Adverse Weather Course
Boeing
The course covers the topics of Adverse Weather Operations, Supplementary Procedures, FCOM Boeing 737.
This course includes:
Cold Weather Operations
Hot Weather, Sand, and Dust
Ash Cloud Avoidance
Weather Radar and Weather Avoidance
ABOUT THE COURSE
We have compiled the topics related to adverse weather into one single course. The course meets the recommendation for training and is applicable for EASA, FAA, and the other ICAO States. This course is based on the FCOM, Supplementary Procedures, Adverse Weather, Boeing 737.
The course consists of a presentation followed by a quiz for each chapter. A certificate of completion will be automatically generated after completion.
Course duration: 3:00 hrs
License duration: 180 days
You will have 180 days access to the course, you can review the course as many times as you like. License extension? If you for any reason need additional time just get in contact with us.
Course contents
Hot Weather, Dust and Sand Operations
Definitions
Density effect on lift and performance
Altitude calculation with high density altitude
Density effect on TAS and GS
Density effect on glide path
Energy Management with high density altitude
Calculation examples
Brake cooling schedule
Temperature Limitations
Brake energy
Go around limits
Cabin in hot environment
Ground operations
Sand and dust environment
Meteorological codes
Temperature Limitations
Theoretical Knowledge Test
Cold Weather Operations
Definitions
Icing effect on lift and flight characteristics
Wing icing from cold fuel
Visual inspection
Winter Operations Work Flow
Engine anti-ice operation (CFM & LEAP)
Ground maneuvering
Fan blade icing and ice shedding
De-icing procedures
De/ anti-icing fluids
HOT – Hold over times and tables
Case study – accident due to icing condition
Cold temperature corrections
Approach procedures – cold weather
Runway surface conditions
GRF – Global Reporting Format
GRF decoding
Theoretical knowledge test
Weather Avoidance & Weather Radar
The CB
The CB Mature State
Microbursts
CB Dissipating state
Risks
Hail
Microburst and Windshear
Weather Radar Theory and Functionalities
WX Radars
Regulations
Accident Rates
NEXRAD – Next Generation Radar
NEXRAD Capabilities
NEXRAD Limitations
Radar Fundamentals
Radar Components
Radar Transmitter and Receiver
Radar Pulse
Certified Beam Width
Attenuation
Antenna Beam Pattern
Reflectivity
Radar Detection
WX radar and NEXRAD
Radar Components
Antenna Stabilization
Beam Width
Radar Displays
WX Radar Controls
WX Radar Faults
Other weather-related products
Weather Radar Limitations
Weather Avoidance
Strategic Weather Avoidance
Tactical Weather Avoidance
Tilt
Gain
TURB
1:60 Rule
CB Cell Clearance
Pass a cell
Avoidance Decisions
Specific Weather Shapes
Blind Alley Effect
Performance Limitations
During Flight
CRM and Weather Radar
Scenarios
ICI Ice Crystal Icing
ICI Description
ICI Detection
ICI Avoidance
Volcanic Ash Avoidance
History
Volcanic Ash Effect on Aircraft
Flight Interruptions
Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers
Volcanic Ash Event Coordination
SIGMET
ASHTAM
Alert Color Codes
Volcano Identifier
Ash Concentration Charts
Crew Flight Planning
FCOM-Supplementary Procedures
Ash Encounter Indicators
In Flight Procedures
Contaminated Airports
Theoretical Knowledge Test
PLATFORM AND USAGE
This course is delivered via the Qrosscheck Learning website. The e-learning course modifies itself depending on your screen, works on both computers and tablets. By purchasing this product you agree that the product will be used by a single individual for personal training and not in a classroom or commercial setting. Evidence of account sharing, commercial use, or excessive use will result in the early termination of the license.
REGIONAL STANDARD AND SUPPORT
The course is developed for both the FAA and the EASA system. Reference material used is ICAO Doc 9974, ED2013/014,006, 007,008,009,010, ED2015/009, ED2014/027, FAA N8900.1. Boeing 737 FCOM, FCTM and QRH.
Any questions or technical problems, we have a 24/7 support available.