33. Meteorology 2/7: Global Winds & Air Currents

We discuss different types of air masses and fronts. Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-3-to-4/ Speakers – Captain Theresa Destinyjay Maletta Sandun Prabodha Henrique Carneiro Astro III Philipp Rodenkirchen Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.com Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

We define seasonal winds, such as the monsoons, and discuss periodic winds, such as sea breezes, land breezes, mountain breezes, and valley breezes. We also discuss what the terms "anabatic winds," "katabatic winds," and "rain shadow effect" mean. Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-3-to-4/ Speakers – Captain Theresa Destinyjay Maletta Philipp Rodenkirchen Astro III Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.com Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

We continue our conversation on meteorology by discussing how clouds are formed, the different types of clouds, lapse rate, how fog is formed, and the different types of fog. Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-3-to-4 Speakers – Captain Theresa Henrique Carneiro Philipp Rodenkirchen Z Sandun Prabodha Moe Alpha Destinyjay Maletta Astro III Gregory Ravanello Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.com Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

We discuss global air circulation in Hadley Cells, Ferrel Cells, and Polar Cells; jet streams; how and why the directions of global winds vary; and how global air circulation influences regional climates. We also enjoy a brief detour discussing the effects of global wind on world history! Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-1-to-2/ Speakers – Captain Theresa Z gab Destinyjay Maletta Henrique Carneiro Unmesh Dutt Sandun Prabodha Philipp Rodenkirchen Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.com Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

We discuss atmospheric composition, the layers of the atmosphere, and basic weather theory:Unequal heating of the Earth's surface leads to different densities of air.Different temperatures and densities lead to rising and sinking air, or high and low pressure areas.The highs and lows lead to convection.Convection is influenced by the Coriolis Force.The airflows are further influenced by friction. Handout (pdf format) – https://landingswithaflair.com/downloads/meteorology-parts-1-to-2/ Speakers – Captain Theresa Telly Philipp Rodenkirchen gab Henrique Carneiro Destinyjay Maletta ZShow Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.com Thank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Thank you for your support! As we approach the six month anniversary of our podcast, we are celebrating over 2,000 listeners from 39 countries. Even though it has been taking us a while to release recent episodes, we have over 30 that have been recorded that we are planning to edit and release, plus many more that have yet to be recorded. If you'd like to listen to them before they are officially released, you can listen to the unedited episodes for free in the replays section of the Pilot Flight Training Club on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/pilot-flight-traininWe appreciate your wonderful support, and look forward to many more great episodes! Show Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.comThank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Captain Gema Goeyardi explains two different scenarios and sets of requirements for converting foreign pilot licenses to FAA (USA) pilot certificates. The first scenario is for a pilot who already holds a foreign ATP. In that case, the ATP pilot certificate can be converted directly to an FAA ATP certificate. The second is for pilots with lower level licenses. In that case, they can convert directly to a foreign-based FAA private pilot certificate. They will also need to pass a flight review with a qualified FAA flight instructor. To add an instrument rating, they must take a special knowledge test. To add higher ratings or to obtain an FAA certificate that is not foreign-based, they must pass practical tests (checkrides). Links Mentioned in Episode -FAA Form AC 8060-71 "VERIFICATION OF AUTHENTICITY OF FOREIGN LICENSE AND MEDICAL CERTIFICATION"FAA Instructions to Verify the Authenticity of a Foreign License and Medical Certification"Sheppard Air" Intense Study Course for ATP Knowledge TestCaptain Gema's B737 Training Journey – YouTube Playlist of Captain Gema's B737 TrainingSpeakers – Captain Theresa Gema Goeyardi Henrique Carneiro Philipp RodenkirchenResources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.comThank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Our guest speaker, Captain Gema Goeyardi, talks about visas and requirements for international students wishing to receive flight training in the United States. Resources Mentioned in Episode:YouTube Video by Capt. Gema: "CAN WE USE B1/B2 USA VISA FOR FLIGHT TRAINING"General Information about US VisasESTA Visa Waiver ProgramB-1 &amp; B-2 Visa Programs OverviewM-1 &amp; F-1 Student Visa Programs OverviewForm I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status.” Student &amp; Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)TSA Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) Online PortalOnline Ground Schools For Student Pilots(Not endorsed by us, just a place to help you get started.)-Rod Machado’s eLearning Ground SchoolKing SchoolsGleim Online Ground SchoolSporty’s Pilot Training OnlineASA Online Ground School MzeroA Online Ground SchoolFree Aviation Handbooks &amp; Manuals-Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical KnowledgeFAA Aviation Handbooks Master ListSpeakers – Captain Theresa Gema Goeyardi Henrique CarneiroShow Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/landingswithaflair/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

Our guest speaker, Captain Gema Goeyardi of the 14DAYPILOT Flight Academy, gives advice and explains about acceptable visas for flight training for international students wishing to train in the United States. Flight School Mentioned in Episode -14DAYPILOT Flight AcademyYouTube Channel for 14DAYPILOT Flight Academy Online Ground Schools For Student Pilots(Not endorsed by us, just a place to help you get started.) -Rod Machado’s eLearning Ground SchoolKing SchoolsGleim Online Ground SchoolSporty’s Pilot Training OnlineASA Online Ground School MzeroA Online Ground SchoolSpeakers – Captain Theresa Gema Goeyardi Henrique CarneiroShow Resources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.comThank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!

Are flight simulators good for training? It depends on how you are using them. We will discuss pros and cons and how to use them appropriately. Resources Mentioned in Episode – FltPlan Go X-Plane 11 Microsoft Flight Simulator&nbsp; VATSIM Luiz Monteiro VOR Simulator (http://www.luizmonteiro.com/learning_vor_sim.aspx)Speakers – Captain Theresa Mawuta O'May Hooman Rajaee Henrique Carneiro Philipp Rodenkirchen Moe AlphaResources – Clubhouse: New User GuideClubhouse: Pilot Flight Training House (Formerly a Club)Instagram: @landingswithaflairShow Website: landingswithaflair.comThank you for joining us! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review!