Environment Flashcards
1
Q
METARS
A
Snapshot of weather-1 hr
2
Q
TAF
A
24-30 hours, 6 times a day (0000, 0600, 1200, 1800)
3
Q
FAs (Area Forecast)
A
VMC, Clouds, Several States
4
Q
VFR Minimums for Solo
A
3 mile vis, Clouds= 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontally when below 1,200’ AGL
5
Q
VFR
A
> 5 SM
3,000’ ceiling AGL
6
Q
MVFR
A
3-5 SM
1,000’ -3,000’ ceiling AGL
7
Q
IFR
A
1-3 SM
500-1,000’ ceiling AGL
8
Q
LIFR
A
< 1 SM
< 500’ ceiling AGL
9
Q
Taxiing out to the runway, how do you know if you cant depart?
A
Two way communication and clearance to depart
10
Q
Crosswind limitation
A
Student- 7 knots
C172- 15 knots/90 degrees
11
Q
KDPA Tower Freq
A
120.9
12
Q
KDPA Ground Freq
A
121.8
