Decoding information

Question 1

Name 3 alphanumeric products describing current weather

Answer 1

Metar, Pirep, SM (synoptic report)

Question 2

Name 5 alphanumeric products describing forecast weather conditions

Answer 2

FB, TAF, Sigmet, Airmet, Public forecast, FX discussion

Question 3

Name the 4 surface analysis charts

Answer 3

Surface (complete and early)
Regional surface
Sea temperature

Question 4

Name 5 prognostic charts

Answer 4

GFAs, 4 panel aviation,north american Sig Wx, Upper winds and temperature, Regional and global deterministic system.

Question 5

Can the name of an airport be abbreviated in a METAR?

Answer 5

no

Question 6

How would you decode any missing, unreadable or incorrect information in a METAR

Answer 6

State “MISSING”

Question 7

How would you decode information that is no longer available

Answer 7

State “Not Available”

Question 8

What are the meteorological parameters required to establish a TAF?

Answer 8

Sky condition
Present Weather
Visibility
Temperature
Dew Point
Wind speed, direction and character
MSL pressure

Question 9

What is the minimum information required in a TAF?

Answer 9

Wind
Visibility
Weather
cloud

Question 10

What are the guidelines for establishing wind shear in a TAF

Answer 10

1. vector magnitude exceeding 25kts below 500ft
2. Vector magnitude exceeding 40kts below 1000ft
   3 Vector Magnitude exceeeding 50kts below 1500ft
3. Pilot reports IAS change of 20kt or more withing 1500ft AGL

Question 11

What colors are used to denote low and mid cloud on a surface chart

Answer 11

Low = Purple
Mid = Brown