Chapter 7.0 (1-20)

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(Refer to figure 12) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

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To answer this question, you must know that the definition of VFR is a visibility of at least 3 statute miles and ceiling of at least 1,000 feet. KINK has 15 miles visibility with clear skies, KBOI has 30 miles visibility with a scattered layer at 15,000

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For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the

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According to Aviation Weather Services, AC 00-450, a ceiling is defined as the lowest broken or overcast layer, or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

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(Refer to figure 12) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

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The wind at KJFK is shown as 18004KT. This means the wind is from 180 degrees at 04 knots. Winds on an aviation routine weather report are referenced to true north.

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

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The winds at KINK are shown as 11012G18KT. The direction is 110 degrees, and the velocity is 12 knots, with peak gusts of 18 knots.

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(Refer to figure 12) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

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The remarks section of a METAR is used to report weather considered significant to aircraft operations. According to AC 00-45D, the contraction "RMK" precedes remarks. Included are the beginning and ending times of certain weather phenomena. In this cas

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

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Cloud heights or the vertical visibility into an obscuration are reported with three digits in hundreds of feet. Visibility is reported in statute miles and is indicated by the abbreviation "SM". In this case, the METAR from KMDW indicates Midway has vi

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(Refer to figure 14) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are

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In the PIREP, which is identified by the letters, UA, sky cover is designated by the letters, SK, followed by the base and top of each cloud layer. The overcast layer is shown as OVC 072-TOP 089, which means the base is 7,200 feet and the tops are 8,900 f

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(Refer to figure 14) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are

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The ambient temperature and wind velocity appear in the part of the pilot report that says "/TA M7/WV 08021/". All temperatures aloft are given in degrees Celsius, and the "M” indicates temperatures below zero. Wind speed is reported in knots.

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(Refer to figure 14) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

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The ceiling is the lowest cloud layer reported as broken, overcast, or obscured. In this case, the lowest layer is 1,800 feet broken (MSL). Subtract the ground elevation to find the AGL height (1,800 - 1,295 = 505 feet AGL).

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(Refer to figure 14) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is

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Turbulence is reported as "/TB LGT 055-072/". This means the turbulence is light between 5,500 and 7,200 feet MSL.

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(Refer to figure 14) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is

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Icing intensity and type is shown in this pilot report (PIREP) as "/IC LGT-MDT RIME/" or light to moderate rime.

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From which primary source should information be obtained regarding expected weather at the estimated time of arrival if your destination has no Terminal Forecast?

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The area forecast (FA) is useful to help determine expected weather at airports which do not have terminal forecasts. The low-level prognostic chart is more useful for flight planning several hours before a flight; however, it generally does not provide e

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(Refer to figure 15) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?

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TAFs are usually valid for a twenty-four-hour period and are scheduled four times a day (0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z, and 1800Z). The six-digit issuance date/time group is followed by the valid date/time group. Therefore, “121720Z121818" indicates the KMEM TAF wa

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(Refer to figure 15) In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for?

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This group of the TAF, “PROB40 2202 3SM SHRA,” indicates there is a forty percent probability, between 2200 Zulu and 0200 Zulu, the visibility will be 3 statute miles with showery precipitation or rain showers. The next entry, “FM0200 35012KT OVC008” indi

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(Refer to figure 15) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?

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During a specified time period when changes in the weather conditions are forecast, a change group is appended to the forecast. In this case, "BECMG 1012" indicates a change in the weather will occur between 1000Z and 1200Z. The "3SM" indicates the visibi

Chapter 7.0 (1-20)

Question 1 of 1

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(Refer to figure 12) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

Select the correct answer(s).

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Explanation

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the

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(Refer to figure 12) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

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(Refer to figure 12) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

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(Refer to figure 12) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

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(Refer to figure 14) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are

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(Refer to figure 14) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are

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(Refer to figure 14) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

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(Refer to figure 14) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is

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(Refer to figure 14) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is

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From which primary source should information be obtained regarding expected weather at the estimated time of arrival if your destination has no Terminal Forecast?

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(Refer to figure 15) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?

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(Refer to figure 15) In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for?

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(Refer to figure 15) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?

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