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| A ______is a report of actual weather conditions encountered by an aircraft in flight. |
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| A ________ is a special notice that alerts the affected community of a potential for weather conditions of such intensity as to pose a hazard to life or property for which protective action must be taken |
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| The _______ is the continuous monitoring of current and forecast meteorological elements to keep operational authorities advised of elements of concern |
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| Vortex wake turbulence is a phenomenon that states that the ____, ______ and ____ of the aircraft's wing primarily govern the strength of the vortex |
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| The most dangerous stage of a thunderstorm is the ____ stage |
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| _______ can emit electromagnetic radiation at wavelengths spanning the entire electromagnetic radiation spectrum. |
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| What does icing do to an aircraft? |
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| Increases stall speed and decreased aircraft performance |
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| _________ turbulence is caused by alternating currents of warm air rising and cooler air descending |
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| Winds aloft are computer prepared and contain _______,_______ and ______ |
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| forecast wind direction, speed and temperature |
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