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3462: 12

Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

A-all
B-KINK, KBOI, and KJFK
C-KINK, KBOI, and KLAX

A

C

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3463:

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earths surface of the

A-lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast
B-lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration
C-lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin

A

B

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3464: 12

The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

A-180 true at 4 knots
B-180 magnetic at 4 knots
C-040 true at 18 knots

A

A

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3465: 12

What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

A-calm
B-110 at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots
C-111 at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots

A

B

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3466: 12

The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

A-blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM
B-rain began at 1835Z
C-the barometer has risen .35 Hg

A

B

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3467: 12

What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

A-sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain
B-sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain
C-sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2 SM, with rain

A

A

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3472: 14

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

A

C

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3473: 14

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

A-090 at 21 mph and -9F
B-090 at 21 knots and -9C
C-080 at 21 knots and -7C

A

C

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3474: 14

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

A

A

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3475: 14

The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is

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

A

C

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3476: 14

The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is

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

A

B

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3479: 15

What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM

A - 12th 1800Z to 13th 2400Z .
B - 12th at 1700Z .
C - 1218Z to 1324Z .

A

A

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3480:
In the TAF for KMEM, what does “SHRA” stand for?

A-rain showers
B-a shift in wind direction is expected
C-a significant change in precipitation is possible

A

A

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3481:
Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be

A-1/2 statue miles
B-3 statue miles
C-6 statue miles

A

B

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3482:
what is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?

A-no significant wind
B-variable in direction at 4 knots
C-variable in direction at 6 knots

A

C

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3483:
In the TAF from KOKC, the “FM (FROM) Group” is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

A-160 at 10 knots
B-180 at 10 knots becoming 200 at 13 knots
C-180 at 10 knots

A

C

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3484:
In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes

A. overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.
B. overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.
C. overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

A

A

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3485:
During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?

A. Greater than 6 statute miles.
B. Not forecasted.
C. Possibly 6 statute miles

A

A

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3486:
The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is

A. nimbostratus.
B. cumulonimbus.
C. scattered cumulus.

A

B

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3487:
To the best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to

A. Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA).
B. Weather Depiction Charts.
C. Satellite Maps.

A

A

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3500:
What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?

A. 230° true at 32 knots.
B. 230° magnetic at 25 knots.
C. 230° true at 25 knots.

A

A

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3501:
What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?

A. 230° true at 56 knots.
B. 230° magnetic at 56 knots.
C. 230° true at 39 knots.

A

C

23
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3502:
Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet.

A. 230 magnetic at 53 knots, temperature 47°C.
B. 230° true at 53 knots, temperature -47°C.
C. 230° true at 21 knots, temperature -4°C.

A

C

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3503:
Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for MKC at 6,000 feet.

A. 200° true at 6 knots, temperature +3°C.
B. 050° true at 7 knots, temperature missing.
C. 200° magnetic at 6 knots, temperature +3°C.

A

A

25
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3505:
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?

A. Magnetic direction and knots.
B. Magnetic direction and miles per hour.
C. True direction and knots.

A

C

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3506:
When the term “light and variable” is used in reference to the Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded group and windspeed is

A. 0000 and less than 7 knots.
B. 9900 and less than 5 knots.
C. 9999 and less than 10 knots.

A

B

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3495:
What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms?

A. Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area.
B. Moderate or severe turbulence.
C. Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.

A

C

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3496:
What information contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?

A. Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.
B. Severe icings, severe turbulence, or windspread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles.
C. Surface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4.

A

A

29
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3497:
SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft?

A. Small aircraft only.
B. Large aircraft only.
C. All aircraft.

A

C

30
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3498:
Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?

A. Convective SIGMET.
B. SIGMET.
C. AIRMET.

A

B

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3499:
AIRMET’s are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMET’s and are intended for dissemination to

A. only IFR pilots.
B. all pilots.
C. only VFR pilots.

A

B

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3455:
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state

A. whether they intend to fly VFR only.
B. that they possess a current pilot certificate.
C. the full name and address of the formation commander.

A

A

33
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3456:
To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request

A. a general briefing.
B. an abbreviated briefing.
C. a standard briefing.

A

C

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3457:
Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?

A. Outlook briefing.
B. Abbreviated briefing.
C. Standard briefing.

A

C

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3458:
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?

A. An outlook briefing.
B. A supplement briefing.
C. An abbreviated briefing.

A

C

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3459:
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request

A. an abbreviated briefing.
B. a standard briefing.
C. an outlook briefing.

A

A

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3460:
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is

A. an outlook briefing.
B. a forecast briefing.
C. a prognostic briefing.

A

A

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3461:
When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request

A. an outlook briefing.
B. a standard briefing.
C. an abbreviated briefing.

A

A

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3526:
What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?

A. The intended route of flight radio frequencies.
B. The address of the pilot in command.
C. The intended route of flight and destination.

A

C

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3527:
What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information?

A. Tell the number of occupants on board.
B. Identify themselves as pilots.
c. State their total flight time.

A

B

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3528:
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state

A. the aircraft identification or the pilot’s name.
B. true airspeed.
C. fuel on board.

A

A

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3528-1:
When speaking to a Flight Service weather briefer, you should state

A. the pilot-in-command’s full name and address.
B. a summary of your qualifications.
C. whether the flight is VFR or IFR.

A

C

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3525:
In addition to the standard briefing, what additional information should be asked of of the Flight Service Specialist in order to evaluate soaring conditions?

A. The upper soundings to determine the thermal index at all soaring levels
B. Dry adiabatic rate of cooling to determine the height of cloud bases
C. Moist adiabatic rate of cooling to determine the height of cloud tops

A

A

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3470:
What effect do the clouds do the clouds mentioned in the weather briefing have on soaring conditions

A. All thermals stop at the base o the clouds
B. Thermals persist to the tops of the clouds at 25000 feet
C. The scattered clouds indicate thermals at least to the tops of the lower clouds

A

C

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3471:
At what time will thermals begin to form?

A. Between 1300Z and 1500Z while the sky is clear
B. by 1500Z (midmorning) when scattered clouds begin to form
C. About 2000Z (early afternoon) when the wind begins to increase

A

A

46
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3471-1:
When are the thermals at the best?

A-between 1300Z and 1500Z while the sky is clear
B-by 1500Z (midmorning) when scattered clouds begin to form
C-about 2000Z (early afternoon) when the wind begins to form

A

B

47
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3411:
What early morning weather observations indicate the possibility of good weather conditions for balloon flight most of the day?

A-clear skies and surface winds, 10 knots or less
B-low moving, scattered cumulus clouds and surface winds, 5 knots or less
C-overcast with stratus clouds and surface winds, 5 knots or less

A

C

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3468:
According to the weather briefing, the most ideal time to launch balloons is

A-as soon as possible after 1300Z
B-at 1500Z when the ground will be partially shaded
C-at 2000Z when there is enough wind for cross-country

A

A

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3469:
According to the weather briefing, good balloon weather will begin to deteriorate

A-soon after 1300Z as the wind starts to increase
B-about 1500Z when the lower scattered clouds begin to form
C-at 2000Z due to sharp increase in wind conditions

A

C

50
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3477:
Which weather reports and forecasts are most important for local area balloon operations?

A-winds aloft forecasts and radar summary charts
B-winds aloft forecasts and surface analysis charts
C-winds aloft forecasts and aviation routine weather reports

A

C

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