Weather

Question 1

AWOS?

Answer 1

Automated Weather Observation System

Question 2

ASOS?

Answer 2

Automated Surface Observing System

Question 3

What do you need to look for in regards to the weather?

Answer 3

Winds, visibility, sky conditions, temperature, dew point, altimeter

Question 4

Winds

Answer 4

Nautical miles
1 Knot = 1 NM / hr

Question 5

Visibility

Answer 5

Statue miles
1 SM = 5280 ft

Question 6

Sky conditions

Answer 6

Clouds AGL
- overcast, broken, clear, scattered, few

Question 7

Temp & Dew Point

Answer 7

Higher temp = lower a/c performance
The closer the temperature and dew point numbers are, higher possibility of rain, fog, low visibility

Question 8

Altimeter

Answer 8

Standard = 29.92
Current atmospheric pressure

Question 9

What are the two types of weather conditions

Answer 9

VFR: Visual references, visual flight rules
- VMC: visual meteorological conditions for VFR
- cloud ceiling has to be greater than 3000 ft AGL
- visibility has to be greater than 5 SM
- winds can’t be more than 15 knots
IFR: cockpit instruments, instrument flight rules