IFR Weather Flashcards

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1
Q

How much more moisture is the atmosphere able to hold with every 11 degree C increase?

A

It doubles.

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2
Q

Where does freezing rain occur?

A

North of a warm front

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3
Q

What impact does ice equal to sandpaper have the aerodynamics?

A

30% reduction of lift
40% increase in drag

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4
Q

How does the ADS-B system operate?

A

It uses a network of ground stations to receive the location and altitude from aircraft equipped with ADS-B Out transponders.

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5
Q

When flying in the middle altitudes, a pilot should especially consider the weather information presented on the:

A

500 millibar chart and the Winds Aloft chart.

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A closed low aloft can be described as:

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A complete counter clockwise circulation of air in the atmosphere.

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