Weather Questions 2

Question 1

OCNL EMBD CB indicates

Answer 1

1/8 to 4/8 coverage.

Question 2

450/XXX indicates

Answer 2

the tops at FL450 and bases below FL240.

Question 3

in the Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD): When is the temperature at one of the forecast altitudes omitted at a specific location or station

Answer 3

When no temperatures are forecast for the 3,000’ level or any level within 2,500’ of station elevation.

Question 4

Test data: ice, snow, or frost having a thickness and roughness similar to medium or coarse sandpaper
on the leading edge and upper surface of an airfoil can RESULTS?

Answer 4

reduce lift by as much as 30 percent

increase drag by 40 percent.

Question 5

Where does wind shear occur?

Answer 5

With either a wind shift or a wind speed gradient at any level in the atmosphere.

Question 6

Temperature 11 C is more than expected, moisture is_____

Answer 6

doubled

Question 7

Wind is southerly and stronger that expected, In west weather is

Answer 7

worst

Question 8

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast length

Answer 8

24 to 30 hours

Question 9

Does the type of aircraft matter for PRIEP reports

Answer 9

yes

Question 10

What does a sigmet include?

Answer 10

Weather Condition
Sever icing
Server or extreme clear turbulence
Dust and sand storms

Question 11

What does convective sigmets include?

Answer 11

Thunderstorms

Question 12

What is the first step when planning the flights?

Answer 12

Know Lows and Highs

Question 13

What are the reports that you have to look?

Answer 13

Metars
Prieps
Radar
Airmets
Sigmets

Question 14

Life stage of a thunderstorm?:

Answer 14

1) Cumulus
2) Mature (precipitation)
3) Dissipating (downdrafts)

Question 15

Distance of a thunderstorm gust

Answer 15

15-20miles

Question 16

Distance to stat away from a thunderstorm

Answer 16

5-20 miles

Question 17

How does an anvil happen?

Answer 17

Small cumulus cloud+ Warm air raises with updraft+ Spreads

Question 18

What are the two ways to recieve data links?

Answer 18

ADS-B Ground Based

Siruis X Satellite

Question 19

When planning with weather, Golden Rules

Answer 19

1) Start with big picture
2) Remember that weather is delayed 15-20mins
3) Deviate around the weather systems
4) Use all weather resources
5) Eyes are the winners
6) Always ask if the weather is convective

Question 20

4 elements to consider on a radar?

Answer 20

1) Shape
2) Intensity
3) Gradient
4) Height

Question 21

Do you need to get the cloud tops?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

What is the general ILS visibility DA?

Answer 22

1/2 Miles and 1800 RVR with DA 200 AGL

Question 23

What is the general Non pricision MDA and visibility

Answer 23

1/2 and 1mile

MDA 400-600

Question 24

In icing don’t or do use the flaps during approach

Answer 24

don’ts

Question 25

What are the ice protection systems?

Answer 25

Boot System
Propeller reheating elements
Anti ice fluid discharge at propeller
Fluid or electronically heated windshield

Question 26

Greatest turbulence is found inside or outside of a thunderstorms

Answer 26

outside

Question 27

Propeller vertical gust tolerance

Answer 27

30-50 ft per second

Question 28

What does a thunderstorm need?

Answer 28

1) lifting
2) moisture
3) Instability

Question 29

2 thunderstorm types

Answer 29

1) airmass (lifting with heating)

2) frontal

Question 30

Where do you find the embedded thunderstorms?

Answer 30

stationary or warm frontal zones