The vast majority of the syllabus areas have been very well handled. The following represents a few important areas that candidates appear to be inadequately prepared. They are:

Cloud types and associated hazards.
Hazards presented by thunderstorms and precipitation.
Synoptic meteorology
Clear air turbulence
Jet streams – location and strength

B.O.M. Manual of Meteorology Vols 1 and 2*
AIP Book* with particular emphasis on GEN 3.5
Handbook of Aviation Meteorology by (the British) Meteorological Office B.O.M. Manual of Aviation Meteorology

1.1 The Meteorology examination tests Unit 1.8.4 and Unit 1.8.5 of Schedule 3 of
the MOS, but may include items from earlier Units, which are common to both
the Helicopter and Aeroplane. In particular the following items: The Atmosphere.
• Clouds and Precipitation.
• Motion of the Atmosphere.
• Visibility.
• Ice Accretion.
• Airmasses and Fronts.
• Airmasses and Frontal Analysis.
• Synoptic Charts.
• Upper Level Weather.
• Upper Level Charts.
• Climatology.
• Met Observations.
• Reports & Forecasts

1.2 The examination will have a mixture of questions on general knowledge and ‘practical’ problems

1.2.1 ‘Practical’ questions may be based on any appropriate item of the manual of standards, and involves pilot interpretation of charts, satellite photographs, and weather forecasts and reports. These will be provided during the examination.

1.2.2 Questions are typical of those involving high altitude, high speed aircraft on domestic and international flights.

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