2008 Weather Workshop Seminars
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Weather Patterns of the Pacific NW-Westside
Clinton Rockey, NWS Portland, OR
Hertiage | Saturday @ 9:15 am
Basic weather patterns of the Pacific NW maritime area that
affect aviation interests. Weather phenomena include unstable
shower patterns, marine stratus, fog, high winds, thunderstorms
and the Puget Sound Convergence Zone. Emphasis will be on
the effect of these phenomena on the aviation community.
In addition, we will provide some satellite interpretation
tools that pilots can use to better anticipate such events.
Jeff Renner
Aviation Weather and Northwest Mountains - When Things Go
Bump... and Not Just at Night
Keynote Area | Saturday @ 10:30 pm
Jeff Renner’s talk will focus on the influence of terrain
on aviation weather; specifically turbulence, precipitation/visibility
and icing along with a look at a few “secret” products” that
pilots will find helpful. Radar and Satellite Interpretation of Inland Northwest Weather
Patterns.
Matt Fugazzi, NWS Spokane, WA
Heritage | Saturday @ 4:30 pm
Radar and Satellite interpretation, and analysis of common
Inland Northwest weather patterns impacting general aviation,
concentrating on radar and satellite products available on
the NWS internet sites.
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Jeff Renner is the chief meteorologist for KING
5 Evening News. He also provides
weather forecasts for the Seattle Times. He has been rated
Seattle’s
most accurate weather forecaster. Renner holds a commercial pilot’s license
for land and seaplanes, and is a former certified flight instructor. |
Register for Weather Workshop:
Weather is important! This program is eligable for 2
credits toward the Advanced level of the WINGS - Pilot Proficiency
Program. You do not need to register if you simply
want to attend the seminars for your own enjoyment.... but
if you do want FAA credit and WAA certificate of completion,
please complete the form below!
The
$5.00 charge will cover your admission to the event
both days and parking in the Blue Lot. Please stop
at the WAA booth, near the entrance, to receive your registration
package. You can pay with any major credit card or Paypal.
If
you would prefer to pay at the door please register by email
to rachel@washington-aviation.org.
Please include your name, phone, address and what you are registering
for - weather, maintenance IA renewal or Egress training.
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