Weather Information

Question 1

T/F - In a METAR, a vertical visibility does not constitute a ceiling

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T/F - In a METAR, Fog (FG) can be reported only if the visibility is less than 5/8 mile,

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F - In a METAR, the ceiling layer will be designated with a “C”.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T/F - In a METAR, mist (BR) can be reported only if the visibility is 5/8 mile up to six miles.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F - In a METAR, temperatures reported below zero will be prefixed with a “-“.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

T/F - In a METAR, there is no provision to report partial obscurations.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F - The wind direction in a winds aloft forecast are magnetic

Answer 7

False

Question 8

In the Northern Hemisphere, where should a pilot making a long distance flight from east to west most likely find favorable winds associated with high and low pressure systems?

Answer 8

South of a high and north of a low

Question 9

What does a $ symbol at the end of an ASOS mean?

Answer 9

Maintenance may be required.

Question 10

From what kind of chart can you read the observed temperature, wind, and temperature/dewpoint spread at specific flight levels?

Answer 10

Constant pressure charts

Question 11

You’re flying a cross country from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. If you don’t reset your altimeter, your plane will be _____ than the indicated altitude on your altimeter.

Answer 11

Lower