This video is part of a course

It is one of the videos of Aviation for beginners. Get the course to watch it and every other video in it.

Weather that keeps you on the ground

0 viewsOct 5, 2026

The weather that keeps every pilot on the ground: thunderstorms, icing, low cloud and fog, turbulence and mountain wind. You learn why each one is dangerous, and the golden rule: when in doubt, stay on the ground.

What you learn

  • Explain why pilots keep far away from thunderstorms
  • Explain how icing forms and what it does to a wing
  • Explain why low cloud is the big danger when flying by sight
  • Describe turbulence and the wind behind mountains
  • Apply the rule: when in doubt, stay on the ground