weather for pilots?

Befor you go overboard, log onton www.chesavtraining.com to see what
meteorologist/flight instructor Scott Dennstaedt is doing. He writes for
several aviation publications and participates in web forums and backs up
what he says with scientific analysis (he worked in modeling for the NWS). I
understand that he is writing a book, and I will be first in line to buy it.

Bob Gardner

"Qzectb" wrote in message
...

Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? I don't mean just the stuff you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? The physics of
thunderstorms? Turbulence? Fog and clouds? How are aviation
forecasts prepared? What is the technology behind automated weather
observations? And how about the meteorological research aircraft that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. I've been thinking
about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

On May 7, 10:52 am, "Bob Gardner" wrote:
Befor you go overboard, log ontonwww.chesavtraining.comto see what
meteorologist/flight instructor Scott Dennstaedt is doing. He writes for

Okay, that's the kind of heads-up I was looking for. Looks like he
knows his stuff.

Thanks...

On May 7, 7:58 pm, Qzectb wrote:
On May 7, 10:52 am, "Bob Gardner" wrote:

Befor you go overboard, log ontonwww.chesavtraining.comtosee what
meteorologist/flight instructor Scott Dennstaedt is doing. He writes for

Okay, that's the kind of heads-up I was looking for. Looks like he
knows his stuff.

Thanks...

I only viewed the sample lesson on that site, but I still think there
is room for a book like the one you suggested.

For example, the first lesson talks about icing in cumulus clouds
being greater than in stratus. What would be insightful is to explain
why, not just remind us of the facts. Detailed explanations may turn
off many pilots, but I am sure there are some who would find this
useful. In any case, like other have mentioned, I doubt the market
will be large, but I am sure you already knew that. If you are looking
to write a book that every pilot would buy, then I am afraid this may
not be a exercise worth your time. But if you are going to write
something with detailed analysis and explanations, sign me up.

putme on your blue screen i want to be a blue guy!
Qzectb presented the following explanation :
I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology,

Why not have a look at http://www.airspace-v.com where you can find
METAR and TAF reports for many airports as well as Yahoo weather for
many locations worldwide. here you can also find NASA's MODIS image of
the day usually also showing some spectacular weather phenomeon.

If you get bored you can also play a little Tetriguli Jawbreaker
virtuPIC
--
Airspace V - international hangar flying!
http://www.airspace-v.com/ggadgets for tools & toys

On May 6, 10:57 pm, Qzectb wrote:
Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? I don't mean just the stuff you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? The physics of
thunderstorms? Turbulence? Fog and clouds? How are aviation
forecasts prepared? What is the technology behind automated weather
observations? And how about the meteorological research aircraft that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. I've been thinking
about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

Weather is to a pilot as water is to a fish.
(you may quote me ;-).

Understandably weather in ground school was quite
superficial, as pilots are generally not academically
inclined, where alot of algebra is concerned, however
they tend to think in visualizations so use diagrams,
and comics. Vectors and vector analysis (without
calculus) is as deep as I'd go with GA pilots.

One of my hobbies is to watch the contrails as they
fade for signs of turbulence. I live near the Rockies
and right inside an airway so lots of jets fly high over.
Also have a great view of final approach south into
Kelowna, going down the okenagan valley.
Ken

"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in news:4f309f8d-a83f-
:

On May 6, 10:57 pm, Qzectb wrote:
Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? I don't mean just the stuff you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? The physics of
thunderstorms? Turbulence? Fog and clouds? How are aviation
forecasts prepared? What is the technology behind automated weather
observations? And how about the meteorological research aircraft
that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. I've been thinking
about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

Weather is to a pilot as water is to a fish.
(you may quote me ;-).

Understandably weather in ground school was quite
superficial, as pilots are generally not academically
inclined, where alot of algebra is concerned, however
they tend to think in visualizations so use diagrams,
and comics. Vectors and vector analysis (without
calculus) is as deep as I'd go with GA pilots.

One of my hobbies is to watch the contrails as they
fade for signs of turbulence. I live near the Rockies
and right inside an airway so lots of jets fly high over.
Also have a great view of final approach south into
Kelowna, going down the okenagan valley.



He's back! Let the bull**** low!



Bertie

On May 9, 5:11*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in news:4f309f8d-a83f-
:







On May 6, 10:57 pm, Qzectb wrote:
Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? *I don't mean just the stuff you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? *The physics of
thunderstorms? *Turbulence? * Fog and clouds? *How are aviation
forecasts prepared? *What is the technology behind automated weather
observations? *And how about the meteorological research aircraft
that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. *Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. *I've been thinking
about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

Weather is to a pilot as water is to a fish.
(you may quote me ;-).

Understandably weather in ground school was quite
superficial, as pilots are generally not academically
inclined, where alot of algebra is concerned, however
they tend to think in visualizations so use diagrams,
and comics. Vectors and vector analysis (without
calculus) is as deep as I'd go with GA pilots.

One of my hobbies is to watch the contrails as they
fade for signs of turbulence. I live near the Rockies
and right inside an airway so lots of jets fly high over.
*Also have a great view of final approach south into
Kelowna, going down the okenagan valley.

He's back! Let the bull**** low!


That's either very clever or a typo :-)
LOL

Cheers

WingFlaps wrote in news:f18c898d-fe30-4421-a329-
:

On May 9, 5:11*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in news:4f309f8d-a83f-
:







On May 6, 10:57 pm, Qzectb wrote:
Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? *I don't mean just the stuff
you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? *The physics
of
thunderstorms? *Turbulence? * Fog and clouds? *How are aviation
forecasts prepared? *What is the technology behind automated
weather
observations? *And how about the meteorological research aircraft
that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a
book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. *Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have
already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. *I've been
thinking

about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

Weather is to a pilot as water is to a fish.
(you may quote me ;-).

Understandably weather in ground school was quite
superficial, as pilots are generally not academically
inclined, where alot of algebra is concerned, however
they tend to think in visualizations so use diagrams,
and comics. Vectors and vector analysis (without
calculus) is as deep as I'd go with GA pilots.

One of my hobbies is to watch the contrails as they
fade for signs of turbulence. I live near the Rockies
and right inside an airway so lots of jets fly high over.
*Also have a great view of final approach south into
Kelowna, going down the okenagan valley.

He's back! Let the bull**** low!


That's either very clever or a typo :-)
LOL


Typo, unfortunately.


Bertie

On May 9, 11:26*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
WingFlaps wrote in news:f18c898d-fe30-4421-a329-
:





On May 9, 5:11*am, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Ken S. Tucker" wrote in news:4f309f8d-a83f-
:

On May 6, 10:57 pm, Qzectb wrote:
Are there readers in this newsgroup who have a strong interest in
weather as it relates to aviation? *I don't mean just the stuff
you
need to get from point A to B safely or to pass your written but
deeper knowledge -- where and why does icing occur? *The physics
of
thunderstorms? *Turbulence? * Fog and clouds? *How are aviation
forecasts prepared? *What is the technology behind automated
weather
observations? *And how about the meteorological research aircraft
that
penetrate hurricanes?

In a nutshell, I'm trying to gauge the potential interest in a
book
that would satisfy the curiosity of the more scientifically minded
pilot. *Does such a book already exist?

I'm both a pilot and a professor of meteorology, and I have
already
written a couple of successful college textbooks. *I've been
thinking

about the above book as my next possible project, but would only
bother if I had a sense that there was real interest.

Weather is to a pilot as water is to a fish.
(you may quote me ;-).

Understandably weather in ground school was quite
superficial, as pilots are generally not academically
inclined, where alot of algebra is concerned, however
they tend to think in visualizations so use diagrams,
and comics. Vectors and vector analysis (without
calculus) is as deep as I'd go with GA pilots.

One of my hobbies is to watch the contrails as they
fade for signs of turbulence. I live near the Rockies
and right inside an airway so lots of jets fly high over.
*Also have a great view of final approach south into
Kelowna, going down the okenagan valley.

He's back! Let the bull**** low!

That's either very clever or a typo :-)
LOL

Typo, unfortunately.

Ah, such honesty and humility. Maxine will hate that answer!
;-)
Cheers