WEATHER

Question 1

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A TAF

Answer 1

HEIGHTS IN AGL
4 TAF’S A DAY
0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC
5 NM radius

Question 2

WHAT IS A TEMPO AND INTER

Answer 2

TEMPO and INTER are used to indicate significant temporary or intermittent variations from the prevailing conditions previously given in the TAF. TEMPO is used for periods of 30 minutes or more but less than 60 minutes. INTER is used for periods less than 30 minutes.

Question 3

WHAT IS A GFA

Answer 3

GRAPHICAL AREA FORECAST
HEIGHT IS IN ASL
ISSUED 2330, 0530, 1130 and 1730 UTC and is valid at 0000, 0600, 1200 and 1800 UTC
BEST USED FOR WEATHER TRENDS

Question 4

WHAT ARE FD’S

Answer 4

UPPER WINDS
IN DIRECTION TRUE
TEMP IN C
9900 MEANS LIGHT WINDS UNDER 5 KT

Question 5

WHAT ARE SIGMETS

Answer 5

Inflight Weather Advisories for Significant Meteorological hazards

Question 6

WHAT ARE AIRMETS

Answer 6

advises of weather that maybe hazardous, other than convective activity, to single engine, other light aircraft, and Visual Flight Rule (VFR) pilots

Question 7

WHAT IS A NOTAM

Answer 7

NOTICE TO AIR PERSON/MAN