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Deciding WEATHER to Fly, A Guide for Air Medical Decision Making
Deciding WEATHER to Fly A Guide for Air Medical Decision Making Author:Richard Patterson This textbook goes into basic and advanced weather phenomena, trends, forecasts, synopsis, and teaches the reader to better understand METARS, area forecasts (FA s), ASOS, AWOS, Pilot Reports, as well as understanding various radar summary charts. This is unlike any other textbook on the market currently, as it specifically addresses Crew Re... more »source Management and teaches the reader to make better informed decisions before accepting a mission. 2008 was the highest death toll since the inception of Air Medical programs, and we examine in great detail, many of the crashes that occurred, and look at the sectional charts and weather reporting that transpired those days. We also explain CAMTS accreditation guidelines and look at their requirements as compared to the current FAA requirements. Although this textbook is specifically geared towards Part 91 and Part 135 air medical operations, it will assist everyone; from novice to expert, in making wiser more informed decisions before taking flight. The writer is a former Flight Paramedic and Manager for the last 15 years, as well as a CFI and CFII for both Airplanes (ASEL & AMEL) and Helicopters.« less