Random Questions Flashcards
What do these white numbers on the surface analysis chart represent?
Isobars
The pressure value in milibars.
When calculating zulu time, how to do we get zulu time from local military time?
Add 4 or 5 hours depending on daylight savings time
When calculating local time, how to do we get local time from zulu time?
Subtract 4 or 5 hours
What do these words in red signify?
This AIRMET pertains to us and is active during the passing time
What do these words in green signify?
This AIRMET does not to us and is not active during the passing time
Which source would we use for flight planning if we did not have a TAF?
GFA
What is an Air Traffic Clearance?
To proceed under specified traffic conditions within controlled airspace.
What does CPDLC mean?
Controller Pilot Data Link Communication
What is CPDLC?
A way of contacting ATC through your FMS.
Where do we find information on daylight savings time?
The AFD orchart supplement
When do we need an alternate?
We ALWAYS need an alternate unless 1-2-3 rule
When are AIRMETS issued?
Every six hours
