*2F Weather - Additional Questions

Question 0

1. How can a pilot receive updated weather information inflight?
   (AIM 7-1-5)

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Question 1

2. Decode the following pilot weather report (PIREP): (AIM 7-1-20)
   KCMH UA/OV KAPE 230010/TM 1516/FL085/TP BE20/SK BKN 065/WX FV03SM HZ FU/TA 20/TB LGT

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Question 2

3. Decode the following METAR and Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF): (AIM 7-1-30)
   METAR KPIT 091955Z COR 22015G25KT 3/4SM R28L/2600FT TSRA OVC010CB 18/16 A2992 RMK SLP045 T01820159
   TAF KPIT 091730Z 0918/1024 15005KT 5SM HZ FEW020 WS010/31022KT
   FM091930 30015G25KT 3SM SHRA OVC015
   TEMPO 0920/0922 1/2SM +TSRA OVC008CB
   FM100100 27008KT 5SM SHRA BKN020 OVC040
   PROB30 1004/1007 1SM RA BR
   FM101015 18005KT 6SM SHRA OVC020
   BECMG 1013/1015 P6SM NSW SKC

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Question 3

4. What symbols are used to depict the following frontal systems on surface analysis charts? Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded.
   (AC 00-6)

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Question 4

5. What is a microburst? When and where are they most likely to occur?
   (AIM 7-1-26)

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Question 5

6. What is a sea breeze, and why does it occur?

AC 00-6

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Question 6

7. What is a mountain wave?

AC 00-6

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Question 7

8. Define the term “ceiling.”

AC 00-6

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Question 8

9. Give some examples of charts and reports useful in determining the potential for and location of thunderstorms along your route.
   (AC 00-45)

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Question 9

10. If your destination has no Terminal Forecast, which primary source of information should be referenced for forecasted weather at the estimated time of arrival?
    (AC 00-45)

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