Category : Science and Education
Archive   : FAA-TEST.ZIP
Filename : WEATHER1.EVI

Weather Reports 1
Weather Reports and Services, Part 1
7083h 4 Av Wx, page 9; Av Wx Glossary, page 211
How much colder than standard temperature is the actual temperature at
9,000 ft., as indicated in the following excerpt from the Winds and
Temperature Aloft Forecast?

FT.......6000 9000
0737-04 1043-10
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1 - 3ø C.
2 - 10ø C.
3 - 1ø C.
4 - 7ø C.
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7158h 1 Av Wx Svc, 4-1
The body of an FT (Terminal Forecast) covers a geographical area within
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1 - a 5-mile radius of the center of a runway complex.
2 - 25 miles of the center of an airport.
3 - 10 miles of the station originating the FT.
4 - a 10-mile radius of the center of the airport.
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7160h 2 Av Wx Svc, 4-18
What wind direction and speed is represented by the entry 9900+00,
for 9,000 ft., on an FD (winds and temperatures aloft forecast)?
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1 - 090ø and calm.
2 - Light and variable; less than 5 knots.
3 - Vortex winds exceeding 200 knots.
4 - Light and variable; less than 10 knots.
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7161h 3 Av Wx Svc, 12-1
What conclusion(s) can be drawn from a 500-millibar Constant Pressure Chart
for a planned flight at FL180?
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1 - Winds aloft at FL180 generally flow across the height contours.
2 - Station circles that are shaded indicate the degree of cloud coverage
present at that altitude.
3 - Observed temperature, wind, and temperature/dewpoint spread along the
proposed route can be approximated.
4 - Upper highs, lows, troughs, and ridges will be depicted by the use of
lines of equal pressure.
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7162h 1 IFR Exam-O-Gram #17
What important information is provided by the Radar Summary
Chart that is not shown on other weather charts?
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1 - Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms.
2 - Ceilings and precipitation between reporting stations.
3 - Types of precipitation between reporting stations.
4 - Areas of cloud cover and icing levels within the clouds.