Metars/SPECI/TAFs Etc

Question 1

When should a SPECI be issued

Answer 1

Whenever there is a change in the following

• ice crystals
• freezing fog
• low drifting dust/sand or snow
• blowing dust, sand or snow
• thunderstorm
• squal
• funnel clouds

Question 2

When a pilot reports wind shear what should be included in the message

Answer 2

Aircraft type

Question 3

Pre flight briefing should include

Answer 3

TAF covering arrival times
Latest METAR
Aerodrome warnings in force
Significant weather chart valid at time of arrival
Relevant SIGMET information valid at the estimated time of arrival

Question 4

What document would you use to determine in flight icing condition

Answer 4

Special AIREP

Question 5

Pre flight info we could use to identify a cold air drop

Answer 5

Upper level isohypses

Question 6

TAFS can only be heard on

Answer 6

HF VOLMET

Question 7

VOLMET

Answer 7

Metrological info for aircraft in flight broadcast
TAF/SIGMET AND METARS on HF or VHF

Question 8

Runway state report will include

Answer 8

Runway designator
Contamination extent
Contamination depth
Friction co efficient