Meteorology Flashcards
What is atmospheric pressure?
1-The force exerted by the atmosphere on any surface in contact with it, divided by the total area of a specified region
2- The force exerted by the atmosphere on any surface in contact with it, divided by a unit of area
3- The sum of the force exerted by the atmosphere on any surface and the aerodynamic force, divided by the total lift-generating area of the aeroplane
4- No other answer is correct
2- The force exerted by the atmosphere on any surface in contact with it, divided by a unit of area
How are surface temperature inversions frequently generated?
1- By gusting winds, increasing surface friction during the day, with consequent mixing at the lower levels
2- By terrestrial radiation on a calm clear night
3- By compression, causing the release of latent heat in a layer of stratiform clouds
4- By an unstable air mass, causing convection currents and mixing of the atmosphere at lower levels
2- By terrestrial radiation on a calm clear night
What is the troposphere?
1- The part of the atmosphere above the stratosphere
2- The boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere
3- The boundary between the mesosphere and thermosphere
4- The part of the atmosphere below the tropopause
4- The part of the atmosphere below the tropopause
What are the main components of the atmosphere?
1- Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Xenon
2- Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon
3- Sulphur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Particulates
4- Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone
2- Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon
What is the reason for the temperature increase during condensation?
1- The heating is a result of the latent heat being released
2- Rising air cools adiabatically and descends, so only warm air remains at altitude
3- Rising air cools adiabatically and starts ascending faster, so only warm air remains at the initial altitude
4- No other answer is correct
1- The heating is a result of the latent heat being released
What is true when the ambient temperature decreases and the dew point temperature remains unchanged?
1- The Relative Humidity (RH) increases
2-The Relative Humidity (RH) decreases
3- The amount of water vapour decreases
4- The amount of water vapour increases
The Relative Humidity (RH) increases
When is radiation fog most likely to form?
1- Early morning
2- At midday
3- Around 4 p.m.
4- Just before sunset
Early morning
What is true about St and Ns clouds?
1- St may produce heavier rain than Ns
2- St is typically associated with much better visibility than Ns
3- Turbulence is stronger within St than within Ns
4- Ns may produce heavier rain than St
Ns may produce heavier rain than St
Which clouds can showers fall from?
1- Only cumulus clouds
2- Only heap clouds
3- Only cumulonimbus clouds
4- No other answer is correct
Only heap clouds
Heap = Convective
A parcel of the saturated air would consist of more water vapour ______ .
1- when aloft than at MSL
2- when at the poles than on the equator
3- when on the equator than at the poles
4- when on Sahara than on Greenland
when on the equator than at the poles
Which statement is correct concerning the true altitude when flying from a warm to a cold region with a constant FL indication on the altimeter?
1-True altitude decreases
2- True altitude increases
3- True altitude will remain unchanged
4- True altitude will increase or decrease, depending on the relative humidity
True altitude decreases
From warm to cold don´t be bold!
Consider a parked aircraft at the airport. What effect will decreasing pressure have on the altimeter-indicated altitude?
1- The indicated altitude will decrease
2- The indicated altitude will increase
3- The indicated altitude will remain unchanged
4- The indicated altitude will increase or decrease, depending on the ISA temperature deviation
The indicated altitude will increase
According to the ISA model, at which altitude the air density reaches 50% of the MSL density?
11 000 ft
22 000 ft
40 000 ft
31 000 ft
22 000 ft
What errors may altimeters be subject to? Select the most complete answer.
1-All answers are correct
2-Mechanical errors
3-Barometric errors
4-Temperature errors
All answers are correct
During the climb after take-off, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition altitude. If the local QNH is 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter indication during the resetting procedure?
1-It is not possible to give a definitive answer
2-The altimeter indication will remain the same
3-The altimeter indication will decrease
4-The altimeter indication will increase
The altimeter indication will decrease
Sea breeze is a wind
that blows XXXXXX
during the XXXXXX
[ from sea to land ]
[ day ]
What is the indication of a large pressure gradient?
1- Closely spaced isobars and light winds
2- Closely spaced isobars and strong winds
3- Distantly spaced isobars and strong winds
4- Distantly spaced isobars and light winds
Closely spaced isobars and strong winds
When is the thermal turbulence most pronounced?
1- During sunny days in the early afternoon
2- During cloudy days in the morning
In the evening
3-During sunny days in the morning
During sunny days in the early afternoon
What is true about mechanical turbulence?
1- Mechanical turbulence is another term for wake turbulence
2- Mechanical turbulence is caused by physical obstructions like buildings, trees and any irregularities of the terrain
3- Mechanical turbulence is caused by the vertical movement of the air in an unstable airmass
4- Mechanical turbulence can be experienced at FL350
Mechanical turbulence is caused by physical obstructions like buildings, trees and any irregularities of the terrain
Where should pilots expect the occurrence of mountain waves? Select the most complete answer.
1- Up to the tropopause
2- All answers are correct
3- On the leeward side of the mountain range
4- Below Altocumulus lenticularis clouds
All answers are correct
What is the name of an elongated low-pressure system?
1- Ridge
2- Trough
3- Col
4- Secondary depression
Trough
Ridge = elongated high-pressure system
Which air mass affecting Europe originates in the North Atlantic?
1-Arctic maritime
2- Tropical maritime
3- Polar maritime
4- No other answer is correct
3- Polar maritime
North atlantic =Polar maritime
Subtropical atlantic = Tropical maritime
Siberia = Polar continental
Southern Balkan region and Near East = Tropical continental
* ________ creates ______ systems near the ground.*
1- High-level convergence / low-pressure
2- High-level divergence / low-pressure
3- Low-level convergence / high-pressure
4- High-level divergence / high-pressure
High-level divergence / low-pressure
Cold fronts are associated with _____ .
1- fog, heavy rains, and thunderstorms
2- light winds and heavy rains
3- clear sky
4- strong gusts, heavy rains, and thunderstorms
strong gusts, heavy rains, and thunderstorms
What is true about orographic depressions?
1- Orographic depressions form on the leeward sides of mountains
2- Orographic depressions are common in the North European Plain
3- Orographic depressions are associated with stable weather
4- No other answer is correct
Orographic depressions form on the leeward sides of mountains
The flight visibility is 1,500 m and the relative humidity is 98%. Which obscurant causes the visibility reduction?
1- Haze
2- No other answer is correct
3- Fog
4- Mist
Mist
In which conditions is the risk of carburettor icing the highest?
1- Temperature – 10 °C and relative humidity – 40%
2- Temperature – 10 °C and relative humidity – 80%
3- Temperature – 30 °C and relative humidity – 80%
4- Temperature – 30 °C and relative humidity – 40%
Temperature – 10 °C and relative humidity – 80%
In which circumstances is hoar frost the most likely to occur?
1- When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a low level of humidity in the air
2- When the aircraft flies from a warm region into a cold region with a high level of humidity in the air
3- When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a high level of humidity in the air
4- When the aircraft flies from a warm region into a cold region with a low level of humidity in the air
When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a high level of humidity in the air
Large supercooled droplets are _____ dangerous than the small ones, because they can form _____ ice.
1- less; clear
2- less; rime
3- more; rime
4- more; clear
more; clear
If a non-intentional entry into IMC occurs, the pilot without Instrument Rating should ____.
1- continue the flight
2- make a 180° turn relying solely on instruments such as an attitude indicator and a turn coordinator
3- make a very steep turn as quick as possible
4- begin to climb
make a 180° turn relying solely on instruments such as an attitude indicator and a turn coordinator
ATIS is an abbreviation for _____ .
1- Aeronautical Terminal Information Service
2- Automatic Terminal Information Service
3- Aerodrome Terminal Information Service
4- Aviation Terminal Information Service
Automatic Terminal Information Service
METARs are issued every ____.
60 minutes
6 hours
2 hours
30 minutes
30 minutes
The first section (SECN I) of a GAMET gives details on ____ and the second one (SECN II) gives details on ____ .
1- significant weather phenomena; forecast weather
2- forecast weather; significant weather phenomena
3- current weather; forecast weather
4- forecast weather; current weather
significant weather phenomena; forecast weather
What does the METAR code ‘BKN002’ mean?
1- That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 m
2- That between 3 and 4 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 m
3- That between 3 and 4 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
4- That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
Which of the listed surfaces will heat up most quickly?
1- Sea
2- Grass
3- Concrete
4- Wet soil
Concrete
What is the troposphere?
1- The part of the atmosphere above the stratosphere
2- The boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere
3- The boundary between the mesosphere and thermosphere
4- The part of the atmosphere below the tropopause
The part of the atmosphere below the tropopause
How are surface temperature inversions frequently generated?
1- By gusting winds, increasing surface friction during the day, with consequent mixing at the lower levels
2- By terrestrial radiation on a calm clear night
3- By compression, causing the release of latent heat in a layer of stratiform clouds
4- By an unstable air mass, causing convection currents and mixing of the atmosphere at lower levels
By terrestrial radiation on a calm clear night
What are the main components of the atmosphere?
1- Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Xenon
2- Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon
3- Sulphur Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide, Particulates
4- Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Ozone
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Argon
According to the ISA model, at which altitude the air density reaches 50% of the MSL density?
11 000 ft
22 000 ft
40 000 ft
31 000 ft
22 000 ft
Consider a parked aircraft at the airport. What effect will decreasing pressure have on the altimeter-indicated altitude?
1- The indicated altitude will decrease
2- The indicated altitude will increase
3- The indicated altitude will remain unchanged
4- The indicated altitude will increase or decrease, depending on the ISA temperature deviation
The indicated altitude will increase
During the climb after take-off, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition altitude. If the local QNH is 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter indication during the resetting procedure?
1- It is not possible to give a definitive answer
2- The altimeter indication will remain the same
3- The altimeter indication will decrease
4- The altimeter indication will increase
3- The altimeter indication will decrease
The natural tendency of the air is that it flows ____.
1- from the area of low pressure to the area of high pressure
2- from mountainous regions towards the flat terrain
3- from the land towards the sea
4- from the area of high pressure to the area of low pressure
from the area of high pressure to the area of low pressure
What is true when the ambient temperature decreases and the dew point temperature remains unchanged?
1- The Relative Humidity (RH) increases
2- The Relative Humidity (RH) decreases
3- The amount of water vapour decreases
4- The amount of water vapour increases
The Relative Humidity (RH) increases
A parcel of the saturated air would consist of more water vapour ___ .
1- when aloft than at MSL
2- when at the poles than on the equator
3- when on the equator than at the poles
4- when on Sahara than on Greenland
when on the equator than at the poles
When is radiation fog most likely to form?
1- Early morning
2- At midday
3- Around 4 p.m.
4- Just before sunset
Early morning
What is the average value of the DALR?
0.6 °C/100 m
1.8 °C/100 m
3 °C/100 m
1 °C/100 m
1 °C/100 m
3ºC/1000ft
What is true about mechanical turbulence?
1- Mechanical turbulence is another term for wake turbulence
2- Mechanical turbulence is caused by physical obstructions like buildings, trees and any irregularities of the terrain
3- Mechanical turbulence is caused by the vertical movement of the air in an unstable airmass
4- Mechanical turbulence can be experienced at FL350
Mechanical turbulence is caused by physical obstructions like buildings, trees and any irregularities of the terrain
During a sunny afternoon, an aircraft is approaching an airfield, the runway of which is parallel to the coast. When downwind over the sea, the airfield is on the left. What wind effect should be anticipated on the final approach?
1- A crosswind from the left
2- A crosswind from the right
3- A tailwind
3- A headwind
A crosswind from the left
What is true about orographic depressions?
1- Orographic depressions form on the leeward sides of mountains
2- Orographic depressions are common in the North European Plain
3- Orographic depressions are associated with stable weather
4- No other answer is correct
Orographic depressions form on the leeward sides of mountains
Sea breeze is a wind that blows ____ during the ____.
[ from sea to land ] [ day ]
The zone of the subtropical highs is located at the latitude of around ___.
30°N
10°N
50°S
10°S
30°N
* ____ creates____ systems near the ground.*
1- High-level convergence / low-pressure
2- High-level divergence / low-pressure
3- Low-level convergence / high-pressure
4- High-level divergence / high-pressure
High-level divergence / low-pressure
What is an occluded front?
1- A front that moves at the speed of 5 knots or less
2- A front that is created as warm air accumulated in the warm sector gets trapped over the cold air
3- A boundary created as warm air pushes cold air out
4- A front created when a quickly travelling warm front meets a slow cold front
A front that is created as warm air accumulated in the warm sector gets trapped over the cold air
If a non-intentional entry into IMC occurs, the pilot without Instrument Rating should ____.
1- continue the flight
2- make a 180° turn relying solely on instruments such as an attitude indicator and a turn coordinator
3- make a very steep turn as quick as possible
4- begin to climb
make a 180° turn relying solely on instruments such as an attitude indicator and a turn coordinator
Which type of ice can be best described as transparent, heavy and structurally strong?
1- Mixed ice
2- Rime ice
3- Clear ice or glaze
4- Hoar frost
Clear ice or glaze
In which type of clouds is rime rice likely to accrete?
1- Cumulus, Stratocumulus and Nimbostratus
2- Cumulus, Stratocumulus and Altostratus
3- Stratus, Stratocumulus and Nimbostratus
4- Stratus, Cumulonimbus and Altostratus
Stratus, Stratocumulus and Nimbostratus
Where can the en-route forecasts regarding weather conditions be found?
1- In METARs
2- On weather charts
3- In TAFs
4- In SPECIs
On weather charts
A METAR wind group is ‘09009G25KT’. What does it mean?
1- That the wind speed varies between 9 kt and 25 kt
2- That gusts with a maximum speed of 25 kt may be experienced
3- That gusts with an average speed of 25 kt may be experienced
4- That the wind blows from the direction of 250°T
That gusts with a maximum speed of 25 kt may be experienced
What are thermals?
1- Downward cooling currents caused by uneven heating of the earth’s surface by solar radiation
2- Upward convective currents caused by uneven heating of the earth’s surface by solar radiation
3- Deviations from the standard trend of atmospheric properties’ change with altitude
4- Boundaries separating air masses of different characteristics, such as air density, temperature and humidity
Upward convective currents caused by uneven heating of the earth’s surface by solar radiation
How is temperature defined?
1- Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of all molecules forming a system
2- The quantity of energy transferred as heat in a process
3- The sum of the system’s internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume
4- No other answer is correct
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of all molecules forming a system
The QNH is equal to the QFE if ______ .
1- the elevation of the aerodrome is equal to 0 ft AMSL
2- the actual temperature equals the standard temperature
3- the actual temperature is lower than the standard temperature
4- the actual temperature is higher than the standard temperature
the elevation of the aerodrome is equal to 0 ft AMSL
Regarding air density, which of the following statements is true?
1- Cold air is less dense than warm air
2- Air density is not influenced by air humidity
3- Warm air is less dense than cold air
4- If the temperature is decreasing the air density will decrease
Warm air is less dense than cold air
What is the name of the ragged clouds formed below the Ns when the turbulence is present at the lowest level of the stratosphere?
1- Altocumulus lenticularis
2- Altocumulus castellanus
3- Stratus fractus
4- Startus humilis
Stratus fractus
Which of the following statements is true?
1- Haze is reported only when the visibility is reduced to less than 2,500 m
2- Fog is reported to the upper limit of 5,000 m
3- Mist is reported to the upper limit of 5,000 m
4- No other answer is correct
Mist is reported to the upper limit of 5,000 m
FOG /FG):
-Water microdroplet suspension
-Visibility less than 1000m
HAZE (HZ):
-Dust suspension
-Visibility 1000 to 5000m
MIST (BR):
-Water microdroplet
-Visibility 1000 to 5000m
Coalescence is powered by__ _. It occurs ___ and causes rain or ___.
1- oversaturation; below 0 °C; snow
2- oversaturation; above 0 °C; drizzle
3- drafts; above 0 °C; drizzle
4- drafts; above 0 °C; snow
drafts; above 0 °C; drizzle
When is the thermal turbulence most pronounced?
1- During sunny days in the early afternoon
2- During cloudy days in the morning
3- In the evening
4- During sunny days in the morning
During sunny days in the early afternoon
Behind a warm front, pressure ____ and temperature ____.
1- does not increase; increases
2- decreases; increases
3- increases; decreases
4- remains constant; increases
does not increase; increases
The passage of _____ warm front is associated with ____.
1- stable; good flight visibility
2- unstable; long and continuous precipitation
3- stable; long and continuous precipitation
4- unstable; thunderstorms and good ground visibility
stable; long and continuous precipitation
In which circumstances is hoar frost the most likely to occur?
1- When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a low level of humidity in the air
2- When the aircraft flies from a warm region into a cold region with a high level of humidity in the air
3- When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a high level of humidity in the air
4- When the aircraft flies from a warm region into a cold region with a low level of humidity in the air
When the aircraft flies from a cold region into a warm region with a high level of humidity in the air
The flight visibility is 1,500 m and the relative humidity is 98%. Which obscurant causes the visibility reduction?
1- Haze
2- No other answer is correct
3- Fog
4- Mist
Mist
FOG /FG):
-Water microdroplet suspension
-Visibility less than 1000m
HAZE (HZ):
-Dust suspension
-Visibility 1000 to 5000m
MIST (BR):
-Water microdroplet
-Visibility 1000 to 5000m
What does the METAR code ‘BKN002’ mean?
1- That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 m
2- That between 3 and 4 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 m
3- That between 3 and 4 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
4- That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
That between 5 and 7 oktas are covered by the clouds, the base of which is at 200 ft
What clouds and weather may result from an humid and instable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?
(1,00 P.)
Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain.
Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation.
Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation.
Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter).
Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain.
What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailling wind? (1,00 P.)
Orographic fog
Steaming fog
Radiation fog
Advection fog
Orographic fog
What situation is called “over-development” in a weather report? (1,00 P.)
Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers
Widespreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer
Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon
Development of a thermal low to a storm depression
Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers
What is the gas composition of “air”? (1,00 P.)
Oxygen 21 %
Water vapour 78 %
Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %
Oxygen 78 %
Water vapour 21 %
Nitrogen 1 %
Nitrogen 21 %
Oxygen 78 %
Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %
Oxygen 21 %
Nitrogen 78 %
Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %
Oxygen 21 %
Nitrogen 78 %
Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %
**Weather phenomena are most common to be found in which atmospheric layer? **
Stratosphere
Tropopause
Thermosphere
Troposphere
Troposphere
What is the mass of a “cube of air” with the edges 1 m long, at MSL according ISA?
1,225 kg
0,01225 kg
0,1225 kg
12,25 kg
1,225 kg
At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere? (1,00 P.)
Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft
Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft
Decreases by 2° C / 100 m
Increases by 2° C / 100 m
Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft
= 0.65ºC / 100 m
What is the mean height of the tropopause according to ISA
(ICAO Standard Atmosphere)? (1,00 P.)
18000 ft
11000 ft
11000 m
36000 m
11000 m
= 36 000 ft
The term “tropopause” is defined as… (1,00 P.)
the layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature.
the boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere.
the boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
the height above which the temperature starts to decrease.
the boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.
Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit? (1,00 P.)
Degrees Centigrade (° C)
Kelvin
Gpdam
Degrees Fahrenheit
Degrees Centigrade (° C)
What is meant by “inversion layer”? (1,00 P.)
An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height
A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere
An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height
An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height
An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height
What is meant by “isothermal layer”? (1,00 P.)
An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height
An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height
A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere
An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height
An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height
The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according ISA is… (1,00 P.)
0,65° C / 100 m.
3° C / 100 m.
1° C / 100 m.
0,6° C / 100 m.
0,65° C / 100 m.
= 2ºC / 1000 ft
Which process may result in an inversion layer at about 5000 ft (1500 m) height?
Intensive sunlight insolation during a warm summer day
Widespread descending air within a high pressure area
Ground cooling by radiation during the night
Advection of cool air in the upper troposphere
Widespread descending air within a high pressure area
An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by… (1,00 P.)
ground cooling during the night.
large-scale lifting of air.
intensifying and gusting winds.
thickening of clouds in medium layers.
ground cooling during the night.
What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)? (1,00 P.)
250 hPa
300 hPa
1013.25 hPa
500 hPa
500 hPa
If at MSL density = 1013.25 hPa
At 22 000 density = 50% of MSL — 500 h
**The pressure which is measured at a ground station and reduced to mean sea level (MSL) by means of the actual atmospheric conditions is called… (1,00 P.)
**
QNH.
QNE.
QFE.
QFF.
QFF
QFE (“FE”irport) = read 0 ft on ground.
QNE = (“NE”utral) SPS = 1013.25 hPa
QNH = (“H”20) = Reads elevation when on ground – Reduced to MSL – ISA condition
QFF = Surface atmospheric pressure — Reduced to MSL – Actual condition
QNH Vs QFF:
-If at MSL – QNH = QFF
- if temp AND height is above ISA —- QNH bigger than QFF
- if temp AND height is bellow ISA —- QNH is bigger than QFF
Which processes result in decreasing air density? (1,00 P.)
Decreasing temperature, increasing pressure
Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure
Increasing temperature, increasing pressure
Decreasing temperature, decreasing pressure
Increasing temperature, decreasing pressure
The pressure at MSL in ISA conditions is… (1,00 P.)
113.25 hPa.
15 hPa.
1013.25 hPa.
1123 hPa.
113.25 hPa.
**The height of the tropopause of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is at…
**
5500 ft.
11000 ft.
36000 ft.
48000 ft.
36000 ft.
= 11 000 m
The barometric altimeter indicates height above… (1,00 P.)
a selected reference pressure level.
mean sea level.
standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.
ground.
a selected reference pressure level.
The altimeter can be checked on the ground by setting… (1,00 P.)
QFE and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.
QNH and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.
QNE and checking that the indication shows zero on the ground.
QFF and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.
QNH and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.
The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates… (1,00 P.)
height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.
true altitude above MSL.
height above MSL.
height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.
height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.
The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates… (1,00 P.)
height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.
height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.
true altitude above MSL.
height above MSL.
height above MSL.
QFE (“FE”irport) = read 0 ft on ground.
QNE = (“NE”utral) SPS = 1013.25 hPa
QNH = (“H”20) = Reads elevation when on ground – Reduced to MSL – ISA condition
QFF = Surface atmospheric pressure — Reduced to MSL – Actual condition
QNH Vs QFF:
-If at MSL – QNH = QFF
- if temp AND height is above ISA —- QNH bigger than QFF
- if temp AND height is bellow ISA —- QNH is bigger than QFF
Given the following information, what is the true altitude?
(rounded to the nearest 50 ft)
QNH: 983 hPa
Altitude: FL 85
Outside Air Temperature: ISA - 10° (1,00 P.)
7900 ft
9400 ft
7300 ft
7600 ft
7300 ft
Press corr = (QNH - 1
True alt = Indicated alt + Press corr + Temp corr
How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts?
By alignment and distance of isobaric lines
By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines
By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts.
By annotations from the text part of the chart
By alignment and distance of isobaric lines
Which force causes “wind”? (1,00 P.)
Centrifugal force
Thermal force
Coriolis force
Pressure gradient force
Pressure gradient force
Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is…
perpendicular to the isohypses.
at an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.
parallel to the isobars.
perpendicular to the isobars.
parallel to the isobars.
Which of the stated surfaces will reduce the wind speed most due to ground friction?
Flat land, deserted land, no vegetation
Oceanic areas
Mountainous areas, vegetation cover
Flat land, lots of vegetation cover
Mountainous areas, vegetation cover
The movement of air flowing together is called… (1,00 P.)
convergence.
divergence.
soncordence.
subsidence.
convergence.
The movement of air flowing apart is called… (1,00 P.)
convergence.
concordence.
divergence.
subsidence.
divergence
What weather development will result from convergence at ground level? (1,00 P.)
Descending air and cloud formation
Ascending air and cloud dissipation
Descending air and cloud dissipation
Ascending air and cloud formation
Ascending air and cloud formation
When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow? (1,00 P.)
Convergence resulting in sinking air
Divergence resulting in sinking air
Convergence resulting in air being lifted
Divergence resulting in air being lifted
Convergence resulting in air being lifted
What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by? (1,00 P.)
Arctic and polar cold air
Polar cold air and tropical warm air
Equatorial and tropical warm air
Tropical and arctic cold air
Polar cold air and tropical warm air
With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meets subtropical warm air?
At the equator
At the geographic poles
At the subtropical high pressure belt
At the polar front
At the polar front
Winds blowing uphill are defined as… (1,00 P.)
katabatic winds.
anabatic winds.
convergent winds.
subsident winds.
anabatic winds.
Winds blowing downhill are defined as… (1,00 P.)
anabatic winds.
katabatic winds.
convergent winds.
subsident winds.
katabatic winds.
Air descending behind a mountain range is defined as… (1,00 P.)
katabatic wind.
convergent wind.
anabatic wind.
divergent wind.
katabatic wind.
“Foehn” conditions usually develop with… (1,00 P.)
instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.
stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.
instability, high pressure area with calm wind.
stability, high pressure area with calm wind.
stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.
What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions? (1,00 P.)
Inversion turbulence
Turbulence in rotors
Clear-air turbulence (CAT)
Thermal turbulence
Turbulence in rotors
Light turbulence always has to be expected… (1,00 P.)
above cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.
below stratiform clouds in medium layers.
when entering inversions.
below cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.
below cumulus clouds due to thermal convection
Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected… (1,00 P.)
with the appearance of extended low stratus clouds (high fog).
overhead unbroken cloud layers.
below thick cloud layers on the windward side of a mountain range.
on the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present.
on the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present
Which answer contains every state of water found in the atmosphere? (1,00 P.)
Liquid and solid
Liquid, solid, and gaseous
Gaseous and liquid
Liquid
Liquid, solid, and gaseous
**How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature? (1,00 P.)
Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases
Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases
Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases
Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases
Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases
How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature? (1,00 P.)
Spread increases, relative humidity decreases
Spread remains constant, relative humidity decreases
Spread increases, relative humidity increases
Spread remains constant, relative humidity increases
Spread increases, relative humidity decreases
Spread = difference between actual temperature and dew point
The “spread” is defined as… (1,00 P.)
relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air.
maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.
difference between dew point and condensation point.
difference between actual temperature and dew point.
difference between actual temperature and dew point
With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in… (1,00 P.)
decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.
increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.
increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.
decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.
decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.
Spread = difference between actual temperature and dew point
What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere? (1,00 P.)
Descending air across widespread areas
Stabilisation of inflowing air masses
Cloud forming due to condensation
Evaporation over widespread water areas
Cloud forming due to condensation
The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is… (1,00 P.)
lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
DALR = Unstaturated = Unstable = Turbulent = 3ºC/1000ft = 1ºC/100m
SALR = Stable = Saturated = 1.8ºC/1000ft = 0.6ºC/100m
SALR is less than DALR because heat is released during condensation process!
The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of… (1,00 P.)
1,0° C / 100 m.
2° / 1000 ft.
0,6° C / 100 m.
0,65° C / 100 m.
1,0° C / 100 m.
DALR = Unstaturated = Unstable = Turbulent = 3ºC/1000ft = 1ºC/100m
SALR = Stable = Saturated = 1.8ºC/1000ft = 0.6ºC/100m
SALR is less than DALR because heat is released during condensation process!
**The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of: **
1,0° C / 100 m.
0° C / 100 m.
0,6° C / 100 m.
2° C / 1000 ft.
0,6° C / 100 m.
DALR = Unstaturated = Unstable = Turbulent = 3ºC/1000ft = 1ºC/100m
SALR = Stable = Saturated = 1.8ºC/1000ft = 0.6ºC/100m
SALR is less than DALR because heat is released during condensation process!
What weather conditions may be expected during conditionally unstable conditions?
Layered clouds up to high levels, prolonged rain or snow
Shallow cumulus clouds with base at medium levels
Sky clear of clouds, sunshine, low winds
Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms
Towering cumulus, isolated showers of rain or thunderstorms
DALR = Unstaturated = Unstable = Turbulent = 3ºC/1000ft = 1ºC/100m
SALR = Stable = Saturated = 1.8ºC/1000ft = 0.6ºC/100m
SALR is less than DALR because heat is released during condensation process!
Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog? (1,00 P.)
Cold, humid air moves over a warm ocean
Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface
Warm, humid air cools during a cloudy night
Humidity evaporates from warm, humid ground into cold air
Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface
Can appear suddenly
Clouds are basically distinguished by what types? (1,00 P.)
Stratiform and ice clouds
Layered and lifted clouds
Cumulus and stratiform clouds
Thunderstorm and shower clouds
Cumulus and stratiform clouds
Clouds in high layers are referred to as… (1,00 P.)
Nimbo-.
Strato-.
Alto-.
Cirro-.
Cirro-
Low level = Strato
Medium level = Alto
High level = Cirro
What weather phenomenon occurs at the top of standing waves on the lee side during “Foehn” conditions?
Altocumulus Castellanus
Nimbostratus
Cumulonimbus
Altocumulus lenticularis
Altocumulus lenticularis
What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?
Relative humidity
The spread
The presence of an inversion layer
The absolute humidity
The presence of an inversion layer
What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation? (1,00 P.)
Low pressure, increasing temperature
Low spread, decreasing temperature
Low spread, increasing temperature
Strong winds, decreasing temperature
Low spread, decreasing temperature
Spread = Difference between actual temp and dew point temp
-Advection fog = warm + moist over cold surfaces
-Orographic fog = warm + moist + across mountain
-Radiation fog = Surface cooling at night (clear sky) + lightwind + after sunrise + low spread
-Steam fog = cold + over water
-Frontal fog = warm and moist + cold and moist + in advance of a warm front
What condition may prevent the formation of “radiation fog”? (1,00 P.)
Overcast cloud cover
Calm wind
Low spread
Clear night, no clouds
Overcast cloud cover
-Advection fog = warm + moist over cold surfaces
-Orographic fog = warm + moist + across mountain
-Radiation fog = Surface cooling at night (clear sky) + lightwind + after sunrise + low spread
-Steam fog = cold + over water
-Frontal fog = warm and moist + cold and moist + in advance of a warm front
What process results in the formation of “advection fog”? (1,00 P.)
Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas
Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas
Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air
Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds
Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas
-Advection fog = warm + moist over cold surfaces
-Orographic fog = warm + moist + across mountain
-Radiation fog = Surface cooling at night (clear sky) + lightwind + after sunrise + low spread
-Steam fog = cold + over water
-Frontal fog = warm and moist + cold and moist + in advance of a warm front
What process results in the formation of “orographic fog” (“hill fog”)? (1,00 P.)
Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds
Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range
Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air
Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air
Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range
-Advection fog = warm + moist over cold surfaces
-Orographic fog = warm + moist + across mountain
-Radiation fog = Surface cooling at night (clear sky) + lightwind + after sunrise + low spread
-Steam fog = cold + over water
-Frontal fog = warm and moist + cold and moist + in advance of a warm front
What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds? (1,00 P.)
High humidity and high temperatures
The presence of an inversion layer
Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation
Moderate to strong updrafts
Moderate to strong updrafts
The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires… (1,00 P.)
a high cloud base.
strong wind.
an inversion layer.
strong updrafts.
strong updrafts
Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain? (1,00 P.)
Cumulonimbus
Cirrostratus
Nimbostratus
Altocumulus
Nimbostratus
Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as… (1,00 P.)
light and heavy precipitation.
showers of snow and rain.
prolonged rain and continuous rain.
rain and showers of rain.
rain and showers of rain.
How is an air mass described when moving to Central Europe via the Russian
continent during winter? (1,00 P.)
Maritime tropical air
Continental tropical air
Continental polar air
Maritime polar air
Continental polar air
The character of an air mass is given by what properties? (1,00 P.)
Temperatures at origin and present region
Wind speed and tropopause height
Region of origin and track during movement
Environmental lapse rate at origin
Region of origin and track during movement
What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?
In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night
Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter
Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain
Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus
Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus
**What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front? **
In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night
Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain
Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus
Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter
Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain
What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time?
Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground
Good visibility, some isolated high clouds
Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds
Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms
Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds
What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?
Scattered cloud layers, visibility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds
Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow
Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation
Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow
Good visiblity, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow
A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called…
cold front.
warm front.
occluded front.
stationary front.
stationary front
What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?
To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer
To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer
Parallel to the warm front line to the south
Parallel to the the warm-sector isobars
Parallel to the the warm-sector isobars
What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?
Rising pressure in front of the warm front,
constant pressure within the warm sector,
rising pressure behind the cold front
Falling pressure in front of the warm front,
constant pressure within the warm sector,
rising pressure behind the cold front
Falling pressure in front of the warm front,
constant pressure within the warm sector,
falling pressure behind the cold front
Rising pressure in front of the warm front,
rising pressure within the warm sector,
falling pressure behind the cold front
Falling pressure in front of the warm front,
constant pressure within the warm sector,
rising pressure behind the cold front
What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing?
Continually decreasing pressure
Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure
Continually increasing pressure
Constant pressure pattern
Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure
Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year …
in areeas showing extensive lifting processes.
in mid latitudes along the polar front
over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S.
in tropical areas, close to the equator.
over oceanic areas at latitues around 30°N/S.
= Subtropical High
What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?
Overcast low stratus
Scattered Cu clouds
Overcast Ns clouds
Squall lines and thunderstorms
Scattered Cu clouds
What pressure pattern may result from cold-air inflow in high tropospheric layers?
Formation of a low in the upper troposphere
Formation of a high in the upper troposphere
Formation of a large ground low
Alternating pressure
Formation of a low in the upper troposphere
Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in…
showers and thunderstorms.
stabilisation and calm weather.
frontal weather.
calm weather and cloud dissipation.
showers and thunderstorms
**
How does inflowing cold air affect the shape and vertical distance between pressure layers? (1,00 P.)
Increasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)
Decreasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)
Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)
Increase in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)
Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)
What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough? (1,00 P.)
Calm wind, forming of shallow cumulus clouds
Calm weather, formation of lifted fog layers
Formation of high stratus clouds, ground-covering cloud bases
Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)
Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)
What frontal line divides subtropical air from polar cold air, in particular across Central Europe? (1,00 P.)
Occlusion
Cold front
Polar front
Warm front
Polar front
What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during summer?
Changing weather with passing of frontal lines
Squall lines and thunderstorms
Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog
Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu
Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu
What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?
Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems
Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds
Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems
Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds
Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems
**What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?
**
Changing weather with passing of frontal lines
Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu
Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog
Squall lines and thunderstorms
Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog
What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?
Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds
Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing
Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering
Variable winds, formation of local wind systems
Variable winds, formation of local wind systems
What weather conditions can be expected during “Foehn” on the windward side of a mountain range?
Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds
Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms
Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain
Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog)
Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain
Which of the stated wind phenomena will increase in speed since its path is narrowed by mountains?
Bora
Mistral
Scirocco
Passat
Mistral
What is the name of the the cold, katabatic wind phenomena blowing from northeast into the Adriatic Sea?
Scirocco
Mistral
Bora
Passat
Bora
**Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion? **
Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)
Temperaturs below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds
Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)
Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci
clouds)
Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)
What temperatures are most dangerous with respect to airframe icing? (1,00 P.)
+5° to -10° C
0° to -12° C
-20° to -40° C
+20° to -5° C
0° to -12° C
Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft? (1,00 P.)
Clear ice
Mixed ice
Hoar frost
Rime ice
Rime ice
CLEAR ice = transparent = Large drops = Slow freezing = MORE DANGREOUS!
RIME ice = Milky = Small drops = immediate freezing = forming on leading edges = stratiform clouds
Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?
Hoar frost
Clear ice
Rime ice
Mixed ice
Clear ice
CLEAR ice = transparent = Large drops = Slow freezing = MORE DANGREOUS!
RIME ice = Milky = Small drops = immediate freezing = forming on leading edges = stratiform clouds
What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?
Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds
Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage
During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the airfield
When a shower is visible close to the airfield
When a shower is visible close to the airfield
What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?
Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate
Calm winds and cold air, overcast cloud cover with St or As.
Clear night over land, cold air and patches of fog
Warm and dry air, strong inversion layer
Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate
What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?
Conditionally unstable atmosphere, low temperature and low humidity
Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity
Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and low humidity
Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity
Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity
With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the…
initial stage.
dissipating stage.
mature stage.
thunderstorm stage.
mature stage
Which stage of a thunderstorm is dominated by updrafts?
Dissipating stage
Upwind stage
Mature stage
Cumulus stage
Cumulus stage
Mature stage = up AND down- drafts
Cumulus stage = up-drafts
What danger is most immenent when an aircraft is hit by lightning?
Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin
Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts
Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit
Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals
Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts
Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected…
during cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog.
near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms.
during approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze.
during warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds.
near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms.
What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?
Electrical discharge
Anvil-head top of Cb cloud
Gust front
Freezing Rain
Gust front
What has to be considered when taking off in a ground inversion?
Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power
Due to low temperatures close to the ground, icing has to be expected
During climb, a sudden decrease in speed and climb performance has to be expected
During the climb, a sudden increase in speed and climb performance has to be expected
During climb, a sudden decrease in speed and climb performance has to be expected
What danger is most imminent during an approach to an airfield situated in a valley, with strong wind aloft blowing perpendicular to the mountain ridge?
Reduced visibilty, maybe loss of sight to the airfield during final approach
Formation of medium to heavy clear ice on all aircraft surfaces
Heavy downdrafts within rainfall areas below thunderstorm clouds
Wind shear during descent, wind direction may change by 180°
Wind shear during descent, wind direction may change by 180°
What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?
Haze (HZ)
Patches of fog (BCFG)
Radiation fog (FG)
Mist (BR)
Haze (HZ)
Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?
wind chart.
surface weather chart.
Significant Weather Chart (SWC).
hypsometric chart.
surface weather chart.
Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts?
Hypsometric chart
Surface weather chart
Prognostic chart
Wind chart
Surface weather chart
What information can be obtained from satallite images?
Temperature and dew point of environmental air
Turbulence and icing
Flight visibility, ground visibility, and ground contact
Overview of cloud covers and front lines
Overview of cloud covers and front lines
What chart shows areas of precipitation?
GAFOR
Wind chart
Satellite picture
Radar picture
Radar picture
What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?
Information about icing conditions
Radar echos of precipitation
Information about turbulence areas
Front lines and frontal displacements
Radar echos of precipitation
Measured pressure distribution in MSL and corresponding frontal systems are displayed by the…
prognostic chart.
Significant Weather Chart (SWC).
surface weather chart.
hypsometric chart.
surface weather chart.
In a METAR, “heavy rain” is designated by the identifier…
RA.
+SHRA.
SHRA.
+RA.
+RA
**In a METAR, “(moderate) showers of rain” are designated by the identifier… **
+RA.
SHRA.
+TSRA.
TS.
SHRA
What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR?
Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation
Operational information such as runway in use and transition level
Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable
Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base
Operational information such as runway in use and transition level
**Weather and operational information about the destination aerodrome can be obtained during the flight by… **
VOLMET.
PIREP.
ATIS.
SIGMET.
ATIS
SIGMET warnings are issued for…
specific routings.
airports.
FIRs / UIRs.
countries.
FIRs / UIRs
An inversion is a layer …
with increasing pressure with increasing height.
with decreasing temperature with increasing height.
with constant temperature with increasing height.
with increasing temperature with increasing height.
with increasing temperature with increasing height.
What can be expected for the prevailling wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances?
Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind
Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind
Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailling wind
Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind
Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailling wind
Large isobar distance = Low press gradient, Low wind
Small isobar distante = Large press gradient, Large wind
What is referred to as mountain wind?
Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime.
Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night.
Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night
Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime.
Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night
Under which conditions “back side weather” (“Rückseitenwetter”) can be expected?
before passing of an occlusion
During Foehn at the lee side
After passing of a warm front
After passing of a cold front
After passing of a cold front
What wind is reportet as 225/15 ?
north-east wind with 15 kt
south-west wind with 15 km/h
north-east wind with 15 km/h
south-west wind with 15 kt
south-west wind with 15 kt
How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?
from +20° to -40°C
from +30° to -40°C
from -15° to 50°C
from +15° to -50°C
from +15° to -50°C
What weather is likely to be experienced during “Foehn” in the Bavarian area close to the alps?
High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe
Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern
Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind
Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind
Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind
Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by …
Solar irradiation on the windward side
Solar irradiation on the lee side
By warming of upper atmospheric layers
thermal radiation of the windward side during the night
Solar irradiation on the windward side
