#3 Flashcards
1
Q
Convective outlooks
A
3 day forecast of convective activity (“marginal” MRGL, “slight” SLGT, “enhanced” ENH, “moderate” MDT, HIGH)
Day 1 - issued 5 times a day
Day 2- issued twice a day
Day 3 - issued once that day
2
Q
Icing Types
A
Types are Rime, Mixed, and Clear
3
Q
Icing Effects
A
Ice causes disruption of smooth airflow, increases drag, decreases airfoil ability to create lift, and adds weight
4
Q
(Remark) T#######
A
Temperature and Dew-point
5
Q
P####
A
6
Q
SLP
A
Sea level pressure in millibars
7
Q
UUA
A
Urgent Pirep
8
Q
UA
A
Not urgent PIREP
9
Q
AO1
A
automated and can’t tell between rain and snow
10
Q
AO2
A
automated and can tell between rain and snow
