Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Do you know what to do if the weather deteriorates during a flight? It’s important to plan ahead so you can make better decisions before and during your flight.

Using real life examples, our industry experts will help you unpack weather and forecasting terminology and how to read and interpret weather and synoptic charts. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau will also explain the role of weather can have in aviation incidents.

Presenters include:
• Rob Whittle, Aviation Safety Advisor, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
• Michael Paech, Senor Aviation Meteorologist, Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
• David Wilson, Senior Research Analyst, Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB).

-- Contents of this video --
0:00 - Introduction - Rob Whittle, CASA
1:12 - Recap of requirements from part 1 of webinar series - Rob Whittle, CASA
8:17 - The influence of weather on aviation safety - David Wilson, ATSB
30:55 - Reading and interpreting the forecasts - Michael Paech, Bureau of Meteorology
1:06:07 - Summary - Rob Whittle, CASA
1:06:46 - Questions