Weather Flashcards
1
Q
How does temperature change with altitude?
A
Every 1,000ft, temperature goes down by 2.5 degrees Celsius.
2
Q
What weather conditions are required for the four flight rules?
A
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LIFR - Less than 500ft ceiling and less than 1sm visibility
IFR - 500ft to 1000ft ceiling and 1sm to 3sm visibility
MVFR - 1000ft to 3000ft ceiling and 3sm to 5sm visibility
VFR - Over 3000ft ceiling and over 5sm visibility
3
Q
Standard temperature and pressure.
A
15 degrees Celsius and A2992.
4
Q
Overcast (OVC)
A
7/8 - 8/8
5
Q
Broken (BKN)
A
5/8 - 6/8
6
Q
Scattered (SCT)
A
3/8 - 4/8
7
Q
Few (FEW)
A
1/8 - 2/8
