CFI Instrument Practical Test Standards, FAA-S-8081-9B, June 2001

III. Preflight Preparation

A. Weather Information

1. Sources of weather
   a. AWOS, ASOS/AWSS, and ATIS reports
   b. PATWAS and TIBS
   c. TWEB
2. Weather reports and forecasts
   a. METAR, TAF, FA and radar reports
   b. Inflight weather advisories
   c. Surface analysis, weather depiction and radar summary charts
   d. Significant weather prognostic charts
   e. Winds and temperatures aloft charts

GA Pilot's Guide to Preflight Weather Planning, FAA
Instrument Flying Handbook, FAA-H-8083-15, 2001
NWS Glossary
Weather Briefing on the Internet

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