Instrument Rating: Weather Services 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 aviation Weather Services. 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: Weather Briefings; METAR; TAF; Area Forecast; PIREPs; Winds Aloft; Inflight Advisories; Enroute Weather; Convective Outlook; Surface Analysis; Weather Depiction Chart; Radar Summary Chart; Constant Pressure Chart; Significant Weather and Prognostic Charts; Expert interview: AOPA Editor and author Tom Horne. Total running time = 1 hour 08 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 805 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.