Adverse Weather

Question 1

Ways to recognize wind shear:

Answer 1

Glideslope deviation of more than one dot, airspeed change greater than 15 knots, change in vertical speed greater than 500 fpm, unusual thrust lever position, change in pitch attitude of greater than 5 degrees

Question 2

Low pressure system is:

Answer 2

Cyclonic; counterclockwise upward and inward

Question 3

High pressure system is:

Answer 3

Anti-Cyclonic; clockwise downward and outward

Question 4

What are SLDs?

Answer 4

Supercooled large droplet (100-150 microns)

Question 5

What constitutes severe icing?

Answer 5

Droplets 175 microns and larger (Forms on side windows up front)

Question 6

On approach, with severe icing caution must be taken because:

Answer 6

icing can be heavy and a go around may not be an option

Question 7

Delta shares turbulence plot advisories with EDV. Where will you be able to find these turbulence plot advisories?

Answer 7

On the release above the TLR (takeoff/landing report)

Question 8

Potential hazards in turbulence:

Answer 8

Injury to passengers and crew, damage to the aircraft or systems, engine flameout, negative effects on performance during critical phases of flight

Question 9

Microbursts can cause significant windshear, up to a _______ knot shear and up to ___________ feet per minute downdraft.

Answer 9

90 knot, 6000 FPM

Question 10

In Hot Weather Operations EDV will delay boarding when cabin temps exceed ______, and when cabin temp exceeds ________, crews need to ensure the APU is running while parked.

Answer 10

33 degrees C, 30 degrees C

Question 11

Is there any icing protection on the tail?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Icing in stratus clouds is typically:

Answer 12

Continuous rime

Question 13

Icing in cumulus clouds is typically:

Answer 13

Intermittent clear