Operational Met Flashcards
1
Q
TAF
A
- covers an area of 5nm from reference point
- cloud is given in AGL
2
Q
Changes in deterioration to condition which require an alternate the requirement
A
takes place form 30mins before the start time
3
Q
Change indicated is improving
A
remove the requirement of an alernate until 30min after the BCMG has prevailed
4
Q
Alternate requirement for tempo
A
30min buffer period apply before and after the tempo
5
Q
Inter period
A
significant changes in condition for up to 30min
6
Q
TTF (validity
A
valid for 3hours from the time of issue
7
Q
ARFORS
A
- valid for airspace between surface elevation and 10,000msl
- GAF valid period of 6 hours
8
Q
GAF
A
VIS = m heights = ASML
9
Q
TRUE or MAGNETIC except for what
A
all forecast is given in true
ATIS + AWIS is the magnetic direction
10
Q
Alternate Requirement
A
Alternates could very well prove lift savers