Metars/SPECI/TAFs Etc Flashcards
When should a SPECI be issued
Whenever there is a change in the following
- ice crystals
- freezing fog
- low drifting dust/sand or snow
- blowing dust, sand or snow
- thunderstorm
- squal
- funnel clouds
When a pilot reports wind shear what should be included in the message
Aircraft type
Pre flight briefing should include
TAF covering arrival times
Latest METAR
Aerodrome warnings in force
Significant weather chart valid at time of arrival
Relevant SIGMET information valid at the estimated time of arrival
What document would you use to determine in flight icing condition
Special AIREP
Pre flight info we could use to identify a cold air drop
Upper level isohypses
TAFS can only be heard on
HF VOLMET
VOLMET
Metrological info for aircraft in flight broadcast
TAF/SIGMET AND METARS on HF or VHF
Runway state report will include
Runway designator
Contamination extent
Contamination depth
Friction co efficient