Weather Services

Question 1

Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?

Answer 1

An abbreviated briefing.

Question 2

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

Answer 2

noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas.

Question 3

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

Answer 3

rain began at 1835Z.

Question 4

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

Answer 4

KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.

Question 5

When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request

Answer 5

an outlook briefing.

Question 6

To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request

Answer 6

an abbreviated briefing.

Question 7

To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request

Answer 7

a standard briefing.

Question 8

A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is

Answer 8

an outlook briefing.

Question 9

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does “SHRA” stand for?

Answer 9

Rain showers.

Question 10

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

Answer 10

180° true at 4 knots.

Question 11

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

Answer 11

110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.

Question 12

To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain

Answer 12

a standard briefing.

Question 13

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?

Answer 13

1800Z to 2400Z.

Question 14

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be?

Answer 14

3 statute miles.

Question 15

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes

Answer 15

overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

Question 16

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth’s surface of the

Answer 16

lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

Question 17

The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is

Answer 17

cumulonimbus.

Question 18

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) You are planning to fly at 2100Z near KMEM. According to the forecast, will you be able to complete your flight?

Answer 18

No, the visibility will less than 3 statute miles.

Question 19

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the “FM (FROM) Group” is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

Answer 19

180° at 10 knots.

Question 20

Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate

Answer 20

location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation.