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To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.124 or greater is installed. - seasonal variations of weather and wind, typical synoptic situations - intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), weather in the ITCZ, general seasonal movement - climatic elements relative to the area (monsoon, tradewinds, sandstorms, cold air outbreaks) - easterly waves c) Typical weather situations in mid-latitudes - westerly waves - high pressure area - uniform pressure pattern - cold pool e) Local seasonal weather and wind -local seasonal weather and wind -Fohn, Mistral, Bora, Scirocco -Khamsin, Harmattan, Ghibbli and Pampero 1.9 Flight Hazards a) Icing -weather conditions for ice accretion, topographical effects -types of ice accretion -hazards of ice accretion, avoidance b) Turbulence -effects on flight, avoidance -CAT : effects on flight c) Windshear -definition of windshear -weather conditions for windshear -effects on flight d) Thunderstorms - structure of thunderstorms, squall lines, life history, storm cells, electricity in the atmosphere, static charges - conditions for and process of development, forecast, location, type specification - Thunderstorm avoidance, ground/airborne radar, storm scope - development and effect of down bursts -
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