Accurate weather information is essential to all pilots, but especially sport pilots flying ultralight and light sport aircraft. The material presented in this 80-minute DVD enables pilots to make informed decisions about whether conditions are conducive to flying by teaching them what factors need to be considered, including pilot capabilities, aircraft limitations, and weather conditions. Along with learning how to forecast local conditions, interpret weather information, and recognise trends, local and regional weather forecasts, terrain, and other fundamental weather factors that impact flying conditions are discussed. The accompanying 44-page booklet includes worksheets to practice and further hone weather forecasting skills.

About the Author

Paul Hamilton has been a pilot for more than 30 years. He has worked as an aeronautical mechanics engineer, specialising in design, analysis, and flight testing. He is the founder of Adventure Productions and the producer of more than 40 films on ultralight and light sport aircraft. He lives in Reno, Nevada.