Checking Weather Flashcards
1
Q
There is a wealth of weather information available to the pilot. What is the basic necessary information needed?
A
The knowledge of the synopsis—the location of the highs, lows, and fronts.
2
Q
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF):
A
Addresses expected weather conditions around an airport.
3
Q
Which weather system is most likely to generate greatest hazards to pilots?
A
An occluded front.
4
Q
If the wind is southerly and stronger than forecast on a westbound trip:
A
The weather ahead will likely be worse than forecast.
5
Q
The convective outlook:
A
Is a national thunderstorm forecast indicating areas that may have thunderstorms.
6
Q
A SIGMET is:
A
A statement telling of a significant weather condition with its outlook.
