Now available from Aviation Supplies & Academics is the FAA’s Aviation Weather Handbook (FAA-H-8083-28).
The book discusses each aspect of weather as it relates to aircraft operation and flight safety and provides information on the tools available for flight planning and in-flight weather decisions, including observations, analyses, and forecasts.
The information in the handbook applies to students, experienced pilots, and flight instructors alike and is a key reference for meteorology and weather services pertinent to FAA Knowledge Exams and airman certification, according to ASA officials.
Subjects covered include the U.S. aviation weather service program; weather briefings; weather theory and aviation hazards; meteorology; mountain, tropical, arctic, and space weather; observations (ASOS, AWOS, METAR, PIREP, radar); weather charts; advisories (including AIRMET, SIGMET, wind shear); forecasts (TAF, FA); online weather resources and flight planning tools; and much more.
The softcover book is priced at $49.95, while the eBook is $44.95. It will begin shipping in January 2023.
For more information: ASA2Fly.com
Or download it free from the FAA’s website:
https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/FAA-H-8083-28_FAA_Web.pdf
Thanks Carl, I was heading to the FAA website…
It’s on sale for $33 on Amazon right now:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQXVZR5Q/