Weather Ways - 1978

"This textbook is designed to be used in connection with aircrew training... As the earth follows its course about the sun, it is always attended by a gaseous envelope known as the atmosphere. Because the gases which make up this atmosphere are invisible, we often forget that they exist; and yet, without them, life on our planet would be impossible. The science of weather (Meteorology) deals with the behavior of this mixture of gases. More specifically, it deals with the nature of the atmosphere and its changes. These changes constitute what is known as Weather... While the science of weather is capable of unlimited application to the everyday activities of the human race, this book is concerned with only one application, namely, to aviation. It is possible to train aircrew and perfect aircraft and instruments to the degree that definite techniques of aircraft handling and navigation can be adopted. However, each flight involves one uncontrollable factor- -- the weather..." - Weather Ways, Third Edition Published 1978, Environment Canada / Minister of Supply and Services Canada Softcover. Approx. 6.5x9.5in. 145pp. In good vintage condition.