Weather Radar Flashcards

1
Q

The weather radar will only display in the CTR (full compass rose) viewing mode in which efis display option?

A

Map mode (will not display in PLN, APP, or VOR with CTR selected)

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2
Q

T/F: The magenta return on the radar displays turbulence as defined as precipitation with a velocity of 5 meters or more per second

A

True

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3
Q

T/F: The radar can detect clear air turbulence and hail that is several miles from a t-storm

A

False

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4
Q

The radar will only show returns for turbulence inside of how many nautical miles?

A

40NM. Outside of this it will only show wx returns

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5
Q

The weather radar automatically begins scanning for windshear when:

A

Thrust levers are advanced for takeoff

In flight below 2,300 feet RA

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6
Q

Predictive windshear alerts are only issued when the aircraft is below _______ feet RA.

A

1,200

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7
Q

Required Navigational Performance (RNP) and Actual Navigational Performance (ANP) express a _____ percent probability that the aircraft is within the stated RNP/ANP range

A

95%

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