Meterology Flashcards
1
Q
Rain in the windshield causes an illusion of:
A
Higher and closer to the runway.
2
Q
You are in a jetstream and the temperature is dropping. The best way to avoid turbulence is to:
A
Follow the OAT, descend. (REMAIN AT CONSTANT TEMPERATURE THE BEST YOU CAN.)
3
Q
Upper air analysis charts altitude:
A
5000ft = 850mb 10,000ft = 700mb 18,000ft = 500mb 34,000ft = 250mb
4
Q
How can your airborne weather radar detect thunderstorms while in cloud?
A
It cannot due to attenuation.
5
Q
W
A
6
Q
What is true of type 1 de-ice fluid?
A
- Provides really limited deicing abilities
- Orange in color
7
Q
What is true of type 3 deice fluid?
A
- Designed for aircraft that are slow and haver a slower rotation time
- Most acceptable fort aircraft with a Vr of less than 100kts
8
Q
What is true about type 4 deice fluid?
A
- Designed to remain on wings during all ground operations
- Should be used on aircraft with a Vr above 100kts
- Exactly the same as type 2 but longer HOT
