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Cert 107 Exam Flashcards

1
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Minimum Weight for FAA Drone Registration

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.55 pounds

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Maximum weight for FAA Drone Registration

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Under 55 pounds

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The sUAS must remain close enough to the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls and it should be able to see the craft:

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Unaided by any device other than corrective lenses

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4
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Which basic flight maneuver increases the load factor on an airplane as compared to straight-and-level flight?

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Turns

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5
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No person may operate a sUAS outside of civil twilight. Civil Twilight refers to:

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30 minutes before official sunrise, 30 minutes after official sunset

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6
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MULTICOM Frequency

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122.9 or 122.95

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7
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What is the minimum horizontal distance of visibility that is required?

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3 statute miles

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To avoid a possible collision with a manned airplane, you estimate that your sUAS climbed to an altitude greater than 600 feet AGL. To whom must you report the deviation?

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The FAA, upon request

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9
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Maximum Speed

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100 mph or 86 knots

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10
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Maximum flying height

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400 feet

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11
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Flying distance from clouds

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500 ft Below

2000 ft Horizontally

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12
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Flying distance from Guy Wires

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2000 feet

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13
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Under what condition would a sUAS not have to be registered before it is operated in the US?

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If the aircraft weights less than .55 lbs on take-off, including everything attached.

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14
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Legal time you must wait to fly after having last drink of alcohol

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8 hours

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15
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When might it be necessary to fly higher than 400 feet?

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In an Inflight Emergency

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16
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How many days until accident report must be filed?

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10 days

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17
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What is the $ limit in case your drone causes an accident or damage to property?

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$500, if damage costs are higher then a report must be filed with FAA

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18
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When sUAS operations are conducted during civil twilight, it must be equipped with what?

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Anti-collision Lights visible for 3 statute miles

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19
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The legal limit for flying early or late in the day is defined as what?

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30 minutes before sunrise & 30 minutes after sunset

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20
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How early are you required to get permission through exemption or waiver?

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90 days before flight

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21
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Can we fly at night?

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No, not without exemption granted by the FAA

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22
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Maximum Blood Alcohol you can display to fly

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.04

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23
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How long must a person be injured to the point of hospitalization that a file must be reported to the FAA?

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48 hours or more

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24
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What is the penalty for refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test?

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Suspension or Revocation of your certificate

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25
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How far must you fly near any structure?

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400 feet above

400 feet horizontally

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26
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Tower Frequency:

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C. T. A. F.

Common Traffic Advisory Frequency

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27
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When must ATC Permission be obtained?

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90 days before proposed flight

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28
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You are going to operate in the B, C, or E class airspace. How will you request permission?

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Online request form for ATC authorization

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29
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Where must we have ATC or Airport Manager Permission in order to fly legally?

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Specified Airspace

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30
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All of the symbols you’ll see on the sectional chart are explained on WHAT?

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The Legend

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31
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MSL stands for What?

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Mean Sea Level - The altitude above the sea

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32
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What is the penalty for any narcotic conviction?

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Suspension for one year from date of conviction

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33
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To ensure that the unmanned aircraft center of gravity (CG) limits are not exceeded, follow the aircraft loading instructions specified in the WHAT?

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Pilots Operating Handbook or UAS Flight Manual

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34
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When loading cameras or other equipment on an sUAS, mount the items in a manner that:

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Does not adversely affect the center of gravity.

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35
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When operating an unmanned aircraft, the remote pilot in command (RPIC) should consider that the load factor on the wings or rotors may be increased anytime when the ____?

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When the aircraft is subjected to maneuvers other than straight and level flight

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36
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If an airplane weighs 23 lbs, what approximate weight would the airplane structure be required to support during a 60° bank turn while maintaining altitude?

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46 pounds

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37
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A stall occurs when the smooth airflow over the unmanned airplanes wing is disrupted and the lift degenerates rapidly. This is caused when the wing___?

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Exceeds the critical angle of attack

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38
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What does A.T.I.S stand for?

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Automatic Terminal Information Service

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39
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What does AWOS stand for?

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Automatic Weather Observation Service

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40
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What action should a remote pilot take when operating in a Military Operations Area (MOA)?

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Exercise extreme caution when military activity is being conducted

41
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If hired to photograph the control tower at an airport, WHAT must you do first?

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Must have prior approval from Air Traffic Control 90 days in advance

42
Q

The most comprehensive information on a given airport is provided by _____?

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The Chart Supplements U.S. (formerly Airport/Facility Directory)

43
Q

Under what condition should the operator of a small UA establish scheduled maintenance protocol?

A

When the manufacturer does not provide a maintenance schedule

44
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How would a PIC “CHECK NOTAMS” as noted in a CAUTION box on a sectional chart regarding the unmarked balloon?

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By obtaining a briefing via an online source such as 1800WX- Brief.com

45
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What effect does high density altitude have on the efficiency of a UA propeller?

A

Propeller efficiency is decreased

46
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When the forces of 2 air masses are relatively equal, the boundary or front the separates them remains stationary and influences the local weather for days. This front is called a ____?

A

Stationary Front

47
Q

Wind Shear most likely occurs where?

A

Close to the ground

48
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The abundance of large, supercooled water droplets makes clear icing development very rapid between ___, and encounters can be frequent in _____?

A

x0°C and -15°C / a cluster of cells

49
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Define Wind Shear

A

A sudden dramatic change in wind direction and speed. Most likely occurs close to the ground

50
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When in the thunderstorm cycle is it likely that Downdrafts will occur?

A

Dissipating

51
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When in the thunderstorm life cycle is considered the most DANGEROUS?

52
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HIGH Humidity = ?

A

POOR Visibility

53
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UNSTABLE Air = ?

A

Hot, Humid, More turbulence, Rain Showers

54
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Low Level wind shear is commonly associated with passing:

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Frontal systems, thunderstorms, and temperature inversions

55
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STABLE Air = ?

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Smooth flying air, Poor visibility, Steady Precipitation

56
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Nimbus Cloud:

57
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Stratus Cloud:

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High thin clouds

58
Q

Who is ultimately responsible for preventing a hazardous situation before an accident occurs?

A

The Remote Pilot in Command (Remote PIC)

59
Q

According to the 14 CFR part 107, who is responsible for determining the performance of a small unmanned aircraft?

A

Remote Pilot in Command

60
Q

A pilot should be able to overcome the symptoms or avoid future occurrences of hyperventilation by:

A

Slowing the breathing rate, Breathing into a bag, or talking

61
Q

Which technique should a pilot use to scan for traffic?

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Systematically focus on segments of the sky for short intervals

62
Q

Identify the hazardous attitude or characteristics a remote pilot displays while taking risks in order to impress others?

63
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What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as invulnerability?

A

It could happen to me

64
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You are a remote pilot for a co-op energy service provider. You are to use your UA to inspect power lines in a remote area 15 hours away from your home office. After the drive, fatigue impacts your abilities to complete your assignment on time.. Fatigue can be recognized as:

A

Being in an IMPAIRED state

65
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Class B Airspace on chart

A

SOLID BLUE LINE

66
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Class C Airspace on chart

A

SOLID MAGENTA LINE

67
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Class D Airspace on Chart

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DASHED BLUE LINE

68
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Class E Airspace on Chart

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DASHED MAGENTA LINE

69
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I.M.S.A.F.E =

A 
Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue
Emotion or Eating
70
Q

P.A.V.E =

A

Pilot
Aircraft
Environment
External Pressures

71
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D.E.C.I.D.E. =

A 
Detect
Estimate
Choose
Identify 
Do
Evaluate
72
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Anti Authority Antidote is

A

Follow Rules

73
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Impulsivity Antidote is-

A

Not so fast

74
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Invulnerability Antidote is-

A

It can happen to me

75
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Macho Antidote is-

A

Chances are foolish

76
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Resignation antidote is -

A

I am not helpless

77
Q

What is the purpose of a RUDDER on a plane?

A

To control YAWL

78
Q

NOTAMs stand for what?

A

Notice to Airmen

79
Q

TFR stands for what?

A

Temporary Flight Restrictions

80
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Special Use Area Types On a sectional chart?

A 
Prohibited-blue hashmarks, marked with 'P-'
Restricted- military training zone
Warning- similar to restricted 
MOA's- MAGENTA Hashmarks
Alert Areas- Magenta 
Controlled Firing Areas
National Security Areas
81
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How far does Class D airspace extend?

A

2,500 feet

82
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How far does Class B airspace extend?

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10,000 feet

83
Q

4 types of FOG and explain

A
  1. Radiation Fog- Long days of sunshine heating up the ground, as the cool evening air comes, the hot air radiates upwards.
  2. Advection Fog- Warm air moves sideways towards a large body of cool water. ie Ocean Beach, SF
  3. Upslope Fog- As temp and dew point converge, fog is created. Then moves towards a slope ie Rocky mountains
  4. Steam Fog- aka Precipitation induced fog, rain hits the warm ground and creates steam
84
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3 Types of clouds

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Low Level - 6500 feet and below
Middle Level - 6500 - 20,000 feet
High Level - 20,000 feet and above

85
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Cumulus Cloud-

A

Thick, fluffy, pleasant

86
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Nimbus clouds-

A

RAIN, stormy

87
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Stratus Clouds-

A

Thin, dark, Overcast

88
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3 stages of a storm-

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  1. Cumulus- 3-5 mile height, strong updrafts
  2. Mature- MOST DANGEROUS, 5-10 mile height
  3. DIssipating- Downdrafts, 5-7 mile height
89
Q

Ceiling of clouds-

A

Lowest layer of clouds -

2 types: Broken and Overcast

90
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STABLE AIR =

A

Poor visibility, consistent conditions

91
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UNSTABLE AIR =

A

Good visibility, unpredictable weather

92
Q

What are Microbursts?

A

Most severe form of a Wind Shear

93
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HIGH Density Altitude =

A

Poor performance, thinner air

94
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LOW Density Altitude =

A

Better performance, dense air

95
Q

M.E.T.A.R =

A

Meteorological Terminal Aviation Weather Report

96
Q

T.A.F. =

A

Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts

97
Q

3 types of Weather Briefings

A

Standard- obtained before every flight
Abbreviated- obtained when flight is delayed
Outlook- obtained when flight is 6 hours away

98
Q

METAR Formation order:

A

Type | Identity | Date/Time | Modifier | Wind | Visibility | Sky conditions | Temp./ due point | Altimeter | Remarks

99
Q

Box Buddy System

A

Using 2 controllers, pilot has override abilities

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