ATPL Meteorology
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ATPL Met (AMET)
AMET 1.5 hour exam, 70% pass mark.
ATPL Met 1
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 40+ questions
ATPL Met 2
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 40+ questions
ATPL Met 3
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 40+ questions
ATPL Met 4
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 40+ questions
ATPL Met 5
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 30+ questions
ATPL Met 6
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 7
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 8
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 9
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 10
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 11
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 30+ questions
ATPL Met 12
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 30+ questions
ATPL Met 13
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 30 questions
ATPL Met 14
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 15
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35+ questions
ATPL Met 16
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 35 questions
ATPL Met 17
ATPL Met Practice Exam Questions
Do 20 of approx 55 questions
TAF3
Do 10 questions of 50+
On the TAF3.
GAF & GPWT
This exam covers the new (Nov 17) GAF & GPWT. Refer to feedback half way down page Do 20 of 40+ questions
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
CASA Permitted Material (check CASA website for latest):
Our Suggested Reading
- B.O.M. Manual of Meteorology Vols 1 and 2*
- AIP Book* with particular emphasis on GEN 3.5
- All Tabs On This Page http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/knowledge-centre/
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/charts/sigwx/#
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/ttf.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/taf.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/gaf/
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/gridpoint.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/sigwx.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/sigmet.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/windtemp-charts.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/rswt.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/metar-speci.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/volcanic-ash.pdf
- http://www.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/skew-t.pdf
- http://reg.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/reference-card-yssy.pdf
- http://reg.bom.gov.au/aviation/data/education/reference-card-ymml.pdf
CASA Suggested Reading
- 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
What Is Examined?
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.