Instrument Rating: Weather Concepts Video

Virtual Test Prep®–An Aviation Ground School brings the classroom to your computer.

Gain the information you need to be a safe, competent and confident pilot with this in-depth, comprehensive ground school on Weather Concepts. Brilliant animations, 3D graphics and special effects throughout along with expert instructors and terrific inflight footage make this a thoroughly entertaining and motivating learning experience.

Video program contents: What is Weather; Circulation and Wind; Temperature and Moisture; Atmospheric Stability; Clouds and Fog; Air Masses; Fronts; Thunderstorms; Turbulence; Airframe Icing; The Jet Stream; Expert interview: Meteorologist Dave Salesky. Total running time = 1 hour 20 minutes.

Watch just about anywhere! iTunes/QuickTime format, 640x480 resolution, near-DVD quality. Compatible with PC, Mac, iPhone, and mp4 players (such as the iPod).

NOTE: A high-speed internet connection is highly recommended for successful downloading of these video segments. The 935 MB mpeg-4 file will download in under an hour with a broadband connection. Once downloaded, the file is yours to keep and view as many times as you like.