EASA 050

Meteorology

EASA PPL subject 050 — understanding and reading aviation weather

Meteorology (050) surprises many students: the subject goes much deeper than "recognising clouds". You learn pressure systems, frontal weather systems, dangerous phenomena (icing, turbulence, wind shear) and how to read METARs, TAFs and weather satellite imagery.

Topics covered

  • Atmosphere: layer classification, temperature and pressure
  • High and low pressure systems, fronts and precipitation
  • Cloud classification: cumulus, stratus, nimbus, cirrus
  • Dangerous weather: icing, turbulence, wind shear
  • Reading and interpreting METARs and TAFs
  • Significant weather charts (SIGMET, AIRMET)
  • Thermals and fog formation

Study tips for Meteorology

1

Read a METAR and TAF from a Dutch or Belgian airport every day.

2

Make flashcards of cloud types with altitude and associated hazards.

3

Icing and wind shear are exam favourites: know causes and solutions.

4

Link theory to real flights: ask your flight instructor to explain the weather.

Specialists for Meteorology

These coaches and tutors specialise in this subject.

W.P.
PPL Coach
Director / owner construction company

PPL holder with 180+ flight hours. Got his licence while running a company with 60+ employees. Knows exactly what it takes to study with a busy head and little spare time.

  • Getting your PPL as a busy professional
  • Studying with a packed schedule
  • Navigation & Meteorology exams
A.D.
Subject Expert Technical Subjects

Flight Instructor FI(A) with an MSc in Aerospace. Active instructor and the go-to person for everything related to aircraft systems, aerodynamics and weather.

  • Aircraft General Knowledge (021)
  • Principles of Flight (081)
  • Meteorology (050)
T.B.
Subject Expert Meteorology & Communications

CPL/IR holder and former ATC staff with 10+ years of aviation weather experience. Explains complex weather systems and ATC procedures clearly and practically.

  • Meteorology (050): weather charts, clouds, wind
  • Human Performance (040)
  • Communications (090): ATC & ICAO phraseology

Need broader support?

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