SUAS.III.B — Effects of Weather on Performance

Objective: To determine that the applicant is knowledgeable of the effects of weather on performance.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• UA.III.B.K1Weather factors and their effects on performance:
  • UA.III.B.K1aa. Density altitude
  • UA.III.B.K1bb. Wind and currents
  • UA.III.B.K1cc. Atmospheric stability, pressure, and temperature
  • UA.III.B.K1dd. Air masses and fronts
  • UA.III.B.K1ee. Thunderstorms and microbursts
  • UA.III.B.K1ff. Tornadoes
  • UA.III.B.K1gg. Icing
  • UA.III.B.K1h h. Hail
  • UA.III.B.K1ii. Fog
  • UA.III.B.K1jj. Ceiling and visibility
  • UA.III.B.K1kk. Lightning