VTP® – Private Pilot: 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 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, PIREPs, Area Forecasts (Graphical Forecast for Aviation, GFA), Winds Aloft Forecast, Weather Depiction Charts, Significant Weather Chart, and Inflight Weather Advisories. Features an interview with AOPA Editor and prolific writer, Tom Horne. Total running time = 55 minutes, 06 seconds.

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 1.2 GB 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.