IFR Weather Flashcards
1
Q
How much more moisture is the atmosphere able to hold with every 11 degree C increase?
A
It doubles.
2
Q
Where does freezing rain occur?
A
North of a warm front
3
Q
What impact does ice equal to sandpaper have the aerodynamics?
A
30% reduction of lift
40% increase in drag
4
Q
How does the ADS-B system operate?
A
It uses a network of ground stations to receive the location and altitude from aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out transponders.
5
Q
When flying in the middle altitudes, a pilot should especially consider the weather information presented on the:
A
500 millibar chart and the Winds Aloft chart.
6
Q
A closed low aloft can be described as:
A
A complete counter clockwise circulation of air in the atmosphere.
