weather quiz 3 Flashcards

1
Q

common name for artcc

A

center

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2
Q

VHF frequency for fss

A

122.2

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3
Q

FSS radio call sign

A

radio

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4
Q

weather briefing number

A

800-WX-BRIEF

800-992-7433

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5
Q

3 types of weather briefing

A

standard
abbreviated
outlook

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6
Q

what does NATAM stand for

A

notice to airmen

focuses on ops such as available runways

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7
Q

define observation

A

collection of raw data

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8
Q

define forecast

A

a prediction

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9
Q

define analysis

A

an interpritation

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10
Q

define synopsis

A

a description

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11
Q

distance of a weather report stating “vacinity”

A

5-10 miles

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12
Q

T/F:wind reports are always stated as true

A

false, reports are in magnetic when from a tower

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13
Q

calm winds are reported how

A

00000kts

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14
Q

visibility is reported in what distance

A

Statute miles (SM)

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15
Q

What distance is RVR ( runway visual range) reported as?

A

Feet

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16
Q

Ceiling is defined by?

A

The lowest BKN or OVC base

17
Q

Ceiling is measured by AGL or MSL

A

AGL

18
Q

Temp and dew point spread are reported in C or F

A

Celsius

19
Q

Saturated air

A

Temp and dew point spread is less than 3* C and air cannot hold anymore water

20
Q

TAF is a forecast for airport within what radius

A

5 mile

21
Q

do METARs and TAFs use the same code?

A

Yes

22
Q

Only means of directly observing turbulence, icing, and height of clouds

A

PIREPS

23
Q

When should PIREPS be made

A

Icing condition
un-forecasted weather
Turbulence
Safety of flight

24
Q

PIREPS for turbulence should include

A
Location
Type of aircraft
Intensity
Altitude
Type of weather
Time
25
Q

4 intensities if turbulence

A

Light
Moderate
Severe
Extreme

26
Q

PIREPs for icing should include

A
Intensity 
Time
Altitude 
Type of aircraft
Location
27
Q

4 intensities of icing

A

Trace
Light
Moderate
Severe