8.3 : Aircraft Observations and Reports

Question 1

UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90/SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-
TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089

If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling?

A. 505 feet AGL.
B. 1,295 feet AGL.
C. 6,586 feet AGL.

Answer 1

505 feet AGL.

Question 2

UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90/SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-
TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089

The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are

A. 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL.
B. 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL.
C. 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.

Answer 2

7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.

Question 3

UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90/SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-
TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089

The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is

A moderate at 5,500 feet and at 7,200 feet.
B moderate from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.
C light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.

Answer 3

light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.

Question 4

UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90/SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-
TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089

The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are

A. 080° at 21 knots and –7°C.
B. 090° at 21 MPH and –9°F.
C. 090° at 21 knots and –9°C.

Answer 4

080° at 21 knots and –7°C.

Question 5

UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90/SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-
TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089

The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is

A. light to moderate.
B. light to moderate clear.
C. light to moderate rime.

Answer 5

light to moderate rime.

Question 6

What is the base of the ceiling in the following pilot report?

KMOB UA /OV APE230010/TM 1515/FL085/TP BE20/SK BKN065/WX FV03SM HZ FU/TA 20/TB LGT

A. There is not a defined ceiling in this report.
B. There is a layer reported at 8,500 feet.
C. There is a broken layer at 6,500 feet.

Answer 6

There is a broken layer at 6,500 feet.

Question 7

What is indicated by the following report?

TYR UUA/OV TYR180015/TM 1757/FL310/TP B737/TB MOD-SEV CAT 350-390

A. An urgent pilot report for moderate to severe clear air turbulence.
B. A routine pilot report for overcast conditions from flight levels 350-390.
C. A special METAR issued on the 18th day of the month at 1757Z.

Answer 7

An urgent pilot report for moderate to severe clear air turbulence.