Thunderstorms

Question 1

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What is indicated by the term “embedded thunderstorms”?

Answer 1

Thunderstorms are obscured by massive cloud layers and cannot be seen.

Question 2

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Where do squall lines most often develop?

Answer 2

Ahead of a cold front.

Question 3

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During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominately by downdrafts?

Answer 3

Dissipating.

Question 4

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Which weather phenomenon is always associated with a thunderstorm?

Answer 4

Lightning.

Question 5

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Which thunderstorms generally produce the most severe conditions, such as heavy hail and destructive winds?

Answer 5

Squall line.

Question 6

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To maintain control if you unintentionally penetrate embedded thunderstorm while in IMC, you should

Answer 6

Set power for recommended turbulence penetration airspeed an attempt to maintain a level flight attitude.

Question 7

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What are the requirements for the formation of a thunderstorm?

Answer 7

Sufficient moisture, an unstable lapse rate , and a lifting action.

Question 8

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You see the need to deviate from a storm ahead. You know that

Answer 8

ATC workload may affect their ability to accommodate this request.

Question 9

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It is dangerous to fly in the vicinity of a dissipating thunderstorm because this stage of its life cycle is characterized by

Answer 9

Downdrafts.

Question 10

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When circumnavigating a large cumulonimbus cell, flying under the anvil

Answer 10

should be avoided due to the possibility of hail.

Circumnavigating: SHOULD be avoided!

Question 11

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You are on an IFR flight when you receive a weather update. A fast-moving cold front is approaching your route of flight. You are currently flying in a warm area with high moisture. What weather conditions do you expect based on this update?

Answer 11

Squall lines with hazardous weather conditions.

Fast-moving cold front: Squall lines

Question 12

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A flight through the mature stage of a thunderstorm, characterized by rain beginning on the surface, would experience

Answer 12

strong winds, heavy rain and icing.

Question 13

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What weather phenomenon poses the greatest hazards to aircraft when operating near thunderstorms?

Answer 13

Lightning.

Question 14

3161. When flying under a thunderstorm which has just entered the mature stage, as demonstrated by rain starting of fall at the base, a pilot might

Answer 14

Downdrafts.

Question 15

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The probability of a lightning strike occurring to aircraft at altitude is

Answer 15

Greater between temperatures of -5C and 5C.

Lightning 5 & 5

Question 16

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What weather conditions would you expect if the weather briefer tells you that “extensive cumulonimbus clouds can be expected along your route of flight?”

Answer 16

Thunderstorms and rain.