Weather / NOTAM's Flashcards
1
Q
Are reported winds via METAR, TAF, ASOS true or magnetic?Winds given by ATC?
A
True
Magnetic
2
Q
What is an Airmet(WA)?What is a Sigmet(WS)?
A
Weather of interest to all aircraft but hazardous to small aircraft.
Significant & serious weather concerning the safety of all aircraft.
3
Q
Name types of Airmets?
A
Zulu - icing
Tango - turb, surface winds, wind shear
Sierra - IFR, mountain obscurations
4
Q
Types of Sigmets?
A
Severe Turb and CAT
Severe icing
Dustorm or volcanic ash
5
Q
What is a convective Sigmet?
A
Severe thunderstorms
6
Q
Types of NOTAMs?
A
NOTAM (D) - Info about taxiway closures, men and equipment, airport lighting, etc.
FDC NOTAMs - Regulatory in nature such as amendments to IAP and charts.
