Other Wx Charts

Question 1

“WND” in the categorical outlook in the Aviation Area Forecast means that the wind during that period is forecast to be

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sustained surface wind speed of 20 knots or greater.

Question 2

Area forecasts generally include a forecast period of 18 hours and cover a geographical

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area the size of several states.

Question 3

A constant pressure chart provides

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a plan view of weather at a specific pressure altitude

Question 4

What information is provided by a Convective Outlook (AC)?

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It provides an outlook on convective turbulence over an 8 day period.

Question 5

You would review a convective outlook to find information on

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areas of slight, moderate or high risk of severe thunderstorm activity.

Question 6

Your weather briefing for a cross-country flight indicates an active Convective SIGMET that was issued two hours prior to departing for your destination. Your estimated flight time is 2 hours. This SIGMET

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will expire before your scheduled arrival time.

Question 7

If you encounter a convective SIGMET, you should consider the possibility of

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embedded thunderstorms, severe thunderstorms, and heavy precipitation.

Question 8

When are severe weather watch bulletins (WW) issued?

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Unscheduled and issued as required.

Question 9

Hazardous weather (e.g., IFR, icing, turbulence, etc.) meeting AIRMET or SIGMET criteria

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must be used in conjunction with the FA to determine hazardous weather information for the flight.

Question 10

During the weather briefing, you are informed that there is a fast moving low pressure trough that is expected along your route of flight. In this case, you should anticipate

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the possibility of severe weather.

Question 11

The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

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Actual frontal positions, pressure patterns, temperature, dew point, wind, weather, and obstructions to vision at the valid time of the chart.

Question 12

During your preflight briefing, you were made aware of a cold front that impacts your planned route. Which weather chart would be a good source of information about the location of the cold front?

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Surface Analysis Chart.

Location o/Cold Front: SAC

Question 13

(Refer to Figure 4.) What is the reported weather conditions between 2 and 10?

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VFR

210 VFR

Question 14

(Refer to Figure 4.) What weather is observed in area 9?

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OVC with IFR conditions.

Question 15

(Refer to Figure 4, area 3.) What weather is indicated on the Weather Depiction chart in upper-mid Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth area?

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Clear to broken ceilings at 16,000 feet.

Question 16

(Refer to Figure 4.) What are the predominant weather conditions at area 8?

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Clear skies and VFR conditions

Question 17

If you are using airborne weather radar to avoid thunderstorms, you should be aware that

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Cannot assure avoidance of clouds or fog.

Question 18

If you are using airborne weather radar to avoid thunderstorms, you should be aware that

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you may encounter hail several miles from the clouds.

Question 19

Stations in Arkansas

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Clear skies with visibility 5 miles or greater.