Met Flashcards
1
Q
What can happen to an aircraft after passing under virga?
A
Encounter a rapid increase in headwind/updraft
2
Q
What can happen to an aircraft after passing under virga?
A
Encounters a tailwind after a downdraught
3
Q
How does variation in air density affect aircraft performance?
A
Max take off weight
Lifting force of wings/blades
Thrust
4
Q
What is the main disadvantage of visual satellite imagery?
A
Cannot be used between sunset and sunrise
5
Q
Cloud formed by air lifted over mountains is caused by?
A
Orographic uplift
6
Q
What type of fog is most likely to occur at sea?
A
Advection fog
7
Q
What is the most likely horizontal visibility during flight in cloud?
A
Less than 1000m
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