Metars/SPECI/TAFs Etc Flashcards

1
Q

When should a SPECI be issued

A

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
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2
Q

When a pilot reports wind shear what should be included in the message

A

Aircraft type

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3
Q

Pre flight briefing should include

A

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

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4
Q

What document would you use to determine in flight icing condition

A

Special AIREP

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5
Q

Pre flight info we could use to identify a cold air drop

A

Upper level isohypses

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6
Q

TAFS can only be heard on

A

HF VOLMET

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7
Q

VOLMET

A

Metrological info for aircraft in flight broadcast
TAF/SIGMET AND METARS on HF or VHF

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8
Q

Runway state report will include

A

Runway designator
Contamination extent
Contamination depth
Friction co efficient

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