30. Thunderstorms and Flight Service Stations

Question 1

Which three conditions are necessary for thunderstorms to develop?

Answer 1

1. Unstable air
2. High moisture content
3. Source of lift.

Question 2

What are the three distinct phases during the life cycle of a thunderstorm?

Answer 2

1. Cumulus stage
2. Mature stage
3. Dissipating stage.

Question 3

Thunderstorms contain:

Answer 3

1. Hazardous turbulence
2. Hail
3. Poor visibility
4. Lightning.

Question 4

In order to safely conduct a flight, pilots must be able to:

Answer 4

Analyze weather data, by reading and decoding pertinent information.

Question 5

The weather information sources that are timely and directed to the pilot’s particular needs include:

Answer 5

1. FSS telephone briefing
2. Aviation Weather Center
3. Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS).

Question 6

What are the types of preflight weather briefings?

Answer 6

1. Standard
2. Abbreviated
3. Outlook.