AVIATION WEATHER AND FLIGHT SAFETY : Understanding weather phenomena, assessing risk and improving aeronautical decision-making

A technical and practical guide to the main weather hazards affecting aviation: turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, lightning, wind shear, reduced visibility, precipitation, strong winds, mountain waves, volcanic ash and dust or sand storms. The book connects atmospheric phenomena with aircraft effects, modern detection and forecasting tools, human factors and operational decision-making.

The book is structured in 12 chapters and includes a practical sheet with 10 key principles, an essential glossary, technical references and an operational disclaimer.