Weather Services 2

Question 1

(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 15.) During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?

1 Greater than 6 statute miles.
2 Possibly 6 statute miles.
3 Not forecasted.

Answer 1

Greater than 6 statute miles.

Question 2

The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is

1 cumulonimbus.
2 nimbostratus.
3 scattered cumulus.

Answer 2

cumulonimbus.

Question 3

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

1 1/2 statute mile.
2 6 statute miles.
3 3 statute miles.

Answer 3

3 statute miles.

Question 4

(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?
1 Yes, the visibility is greater than 10 statute miles.
2 No, the visibility will less than 3 statute miles.
3 Yes, the ceiling will be higher than 2000 feet.

Answer 4

No, the visibility will less than 3 statute miles.

Question 5

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

1 1200Z to 2400Z.
2 1800Z to 2400Z.
3 1200Z to 1800Z.

Answer 5

1800Z to 2400Z.

Question 6

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

1 A shift in wind direction is expected.
2 A significant change in precipitation is possible.
3 Rain showers.

Answer 6

Rain showers.

Question 7

Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate
1 large areas of low ceilings and fog.
2 location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and trend.
3 location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation.

Answer 7

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

Question 8

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth’s surface of the
1 lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast.
2 lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.
3 lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin.

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

1 overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.
2 overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.
3 overcast at 200 feet with a 40 percent probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

Answer 9

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

Question 10

(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

1 180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 17 knots.
2 160° at 10 knots.
3 180° at 10 knots.

Answer 10

180° at 10 knots.