LPA0013 - Cold Weather Operations (Performance Enhancements and Hazards) for Pilots
Course Description
This course focuses on "cold weather" operations, covering de-icing, anti-icing, runway management, and engine operations in low temperatures. Learn flight planning for winter conditions to ensure safety and efficiency. Ideal for those responsible for safety, equipment management, or field operations in cold or freezing environments.
Learner Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the physical effects of cold weather on equipment, vehicles, and human performance.
Implement cold weather-specific maintenance procedures and operational protocols.
Enhance decision-making and leadership in cold weather environments.
Develop emergency response plans tailored to extreme cold conditions.
Notes
By successfully completing this course, pilots will enhance their ability to safely operate in and around areas of convective activity, reducing the risk of weather-related incidents and accidents while advancing their professional development through the FAA WINGS program.
FAA WINGS Program Credit
This course is designed to meet the requirements for FAA WINGS program credit.
Participants can earn credit towards the Basic, Advanced, or Master levels of the WINGS
program by completing the knowledge and flight activities associated with this course.
Knowledge credits will be awarded for successful completion of the ground instruction
components.