WEATHER

Question 1

Density Altitude

Answer 1

Air Performance gets worse at high-density altitudes (lower air density).

Air Performance gets better at low-density altitudes (higher air density).

Question 2

Front

Answer 2

Weather fronts divide weather patterns.

Question 3

Wind Shear

Answer 3

Sudden drastic changes in wind speed, and wind conditions.

Happens at any altitude.

Question 4

Structural Icing

Answer 4

Occurs when ice forms on the wing.

Can happen in rain or clouds at below freezing.

Question 5

Thunderstorm Life Cycle

Answer 5

1. Cumulus
2. Mature
3. Dissipating

Question 6

Humidity

Answer 6

Decreases visibility (Haze)
Increases drone efficiency

Question 7

Unstable Air

Answer 7

Hot & Humid Air

Question 8

Turbulence

Answer 8

Caused by unstable air (showery)

Question 9

Stable Air

Answer 9

Poor Visibility

Steady Rain

Question 10

What is a standard day?

Answer 10

15 degrees Celsius

29.92 Hg (inches of mercury, barometric pressure)

Question 11

Absolute Alitutde

Answer 11

The height directly above ground level (AGL)

Question 12

True Altitude

Answer 12

Altitude relative to (above) Mean Sea Level (MSL)

Question 13

Indicated Altitude

Answer 13

The altitude displayed by the aircraft Altimeter. Altimeters are usually based on MSL or the same as True Altitude.

Question 14

Pressure Altitude

Answer 14

Indicated Altitude when barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92

Question 15

Density Altitude

Answer 15

The pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature. (Altitude a drone may feel like it at).