CA.I.C.K3eFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts

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Meteorology applicable to the departure, en route, alternate, and destination under visual flight rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), including expected climate and hazardous conditions such as: e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts

Bottom line

A brief statement describing the type, location, and movement of weather systems and/or air masses that might affect the proposed flight. Low ceilings and poor visibility are widespread behind the front, with mountain obscuration and icing in clouds above 8,000 feet.

Key numbers

Key numbers for e. Weather system formation, including air masses and fronts
NumberWhat it means
icing in clouds above 8,000 feet behind the frontIcing level

FAA references

  1. AWH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-28A
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-13) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. AC 91-92 — AC No: 91-92
  4. AC 91-92, para. 7.6 — AC No: 91-92
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