Metar Flashcards
1
Q
18004KT
A
Wind is 180 degrees at 4 knots. The first three digits (180) are the compass heading (180). The last two #s are the wind speed (04).
2
Q
Compass headings are always relative to true North in print, not magnetic North. If it’s in print, it must be true.
A
Compass headings are always relative to true North in print, not magnetic North. If it’s in print, it must be true.
3
Q
OVC007
A
Sky is overcast at 700 feet. Remember, #s are always in hundreds.
4
Q
1 1/2SM
A
Visibility is 1 ½ statute miles (SM)