AIRMET Flashcards
1
Q
what is an AIRMET
A
an advisory of SIGNIFICANT WEATHER PHENOMENA at LOWER INTENSITIES than those which require the issuance of SIGMETs
2
Q
these conditions
A
may affect all aircraft but are potentially hazardous to aircraft with limited capability
3
Q
how one are AIRMETs valid for
A
6 hours
4
Q
AIRMET (T)
A
- MODERATE turbulence
- sustained surface winds 30+ KTS
- &/or non-convective low-level wind shear
5
Q
AIRMET (Z)
A
- moderate icing
- provides freezing level heights
6
Q
AIRMET (S)
A
- IFR conditions
- &/or extensive mountain obscurations
7
Q
AIRMET (G)
A
Graphical AIRMETs
found at www.aviationweather.gov
