Operational Met Flashcards

1
Q

TAF

A
  • covers an area of 5nm from reference point

- cloud is given in AGL

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2
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Changes in deterioration to condition which require an alternate the requirement

A

takes place form 30mins before the start time

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3
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Change indicated is improving

A

remove the requirement of an alernate until 30min after the BCMG has prevailed

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4
Q

Alternate requirement for tempo

A

30min buffer period apply before and after the tempo

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5
Q

Inter period

A

significant changes in condition for up to 30min

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6
Q

TTF (validity

A

valid for 3hours from the time of issue

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7
Q

ARFORS

A
  • valid for airspace between surface elevation and 10,000msl
  • GAF valid period of 6 hours
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8
Q

GAF

A
VIS = m 
heights = ASML
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9
Q

TRUE or MAGNETIC except for what

A

all forecast is given in true

ATIS + AWIS is the magnetic direction

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10
Q

Alternate Requirement

A

Alternates could very well prove lift savers

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