weather quiz 3

Question 1

common name for artcc

Answer 1

center

Question 2

VHF frequency for fss

Answer 2

122.2

Question 3

FSS radio call sign

Answer 3

radio

Question 4

weather briefing number

Answer 4

800-WX-BRIEF

800-992-7433

Question 5

3 types of weather briefing

Answer 5

standard
abbreviated
outlook

Question 6

what does NATAM stand for

Answer 6

notice to airmen

focuses on ops such as available runways

Question 7

define observation

Answer 7

collection of raw data

Question 8

define forecast

Answer 8

a prediction

Question 9

define analysis

Answer 9

an interpritation

Question 10

define synopsis

Answer 10

a description

Question 11

distance of a weather report stating “vacinity”

Answer 11

5-10 miles

Question 12

T/F:wind reports are always stated as true

Answer 12

false, reports are in magnetic when from a tower

Question 13

calm winds are reported how

Answer 13

00000kts

Question 14

visibility is reported in what distance

Answer 14

Statute miles (SM)

Question 15

What distance is RVR ( runway visual range) reported as?

Answer 15

Feet

Question 16

Ceiling is defined by?

Answer 16

The lowest BKN or OVC base

Question 17

Ceiling is measured by AGL or MSL

Answer 17

AGL

Question 18

Temp and dew point spread are reported in C or F

Answer 18

Celsius

Question 19

Saturated air

Answer 19

Temp and dew point spread is less than 3* C and air cannot hold anymore water

Question 20

TAF is a forecast for airport within what radius

Answer 20

5 mile

Question 21

do METARs and TAFs use the same code?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

Only means of directly observing turbulence, icing, and height of clouds

Answer 22

PIREPS

Question 23

When should PIREPS be made

Answer 23

Icing condition
un-forecasted weather
Turbulence
Safety of flight

Question 24

PIREPS for turbulence should include

Answer 24

Location
Type of aircraft
Intensity
Altitude
Type of weather
Time

Question 25

4 intensities if turbulence

Answer 25

Light Moderate Severe Extreme

Question 26

PIREPs for icing should include

Answer 26

``` Intensity Time Altitude Type of aircraft Location ```

Question 27

4 intensities of icing

Answer 27

Trace Light Moderate Severe