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METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000
METAR KBOI 121845Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015
METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 ½SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMKRAB35
SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather? |
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| For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the |
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lowest broke or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.
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METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000
METAR KBOI 121845Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015
METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 ½SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMKRAB35
SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
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METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000
METAR KBOI 121845Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015
METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 ½SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMKRAB35
SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK) |
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110 at 12 knots, peak gusts 18 knots.
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METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000
METAR KBOI 121845Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015
METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 ½SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMKRAB35
SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means |
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METAR KINK 121845Z 11012G18KT 15SM SKC 25/17 A3000
METAR KBOI 121845Z 13004KT 30SM SCT150 17/6 A3015
METAR KLAX 121852Z 25004KT 6SM BR SCT007 SCT250 16/15 A2991
SPECI KMDW 121856Z 32005KT 1 ½SM RA OVC007 17/16 A2980 RMKRAB35
SPECI KJFK 121853Z 18004KT 1/2SM FG R04/2200 OVC005 20/18 A3006
What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW) |
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Sky 700 ft overcase, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.
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UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90//SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089
The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are |
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7,200 ft MSL and 8.900 ft MSL
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UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90//SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089
The wind and temperature at 12,000 ft MSL as reported by a pilot are |
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080 at 21knots and -7C
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UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90//SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089
If the terrain elevation is 1,295 ft MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling? |
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UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90//SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089
The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is |
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light from 5,500 ft to 7,200 ft
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UA/OV KOKC-KTUL/TM 1800/FL120/TP BE90//SK BKN018-TOP055/OVC072-TOP089/CLR ABV/TA M7/WV 08021/TB LGT 055-072/IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089
The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is |
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light to moderate rime.
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| From which primary source should information be obtained regarding expected weather at the estimated time of arrival if your destination has no Terminal Forecast? |
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KMEM 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030 PROB40 2022 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 PROB40 2202 3SM SHRA FM0200 35012KT OVC008 PROB40 0205 2SM -RASN BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN012 BECMG 1012 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 1214 1/2SM FG FM1600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC=
What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM? |
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KMEM 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030 PROB40 2022 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 PROB40 2202 3SM SHRA FM0200 35012KT OVC008 PROB40 0205 2SM -RASN BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN012 BECMG 1012 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 1214 1/2SM FG FM1600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC=
In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for? |
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KMEM 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030 PROB40 2022 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 PROB40 2202 3SM SHRA FM0200 35012KT OVC008 PROB40 0205 2SM -RASN BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN012 BECMG 1012 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 1214 1/2SM FG FM1600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC=
Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be |
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KMEM 121720Z 121818 20012KT 5SM HZ BKN030 PROB40 2022 1SM TSRA OVC008CB FM2200 33015G20KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 PROB40 2202 3SM SHRA FM0200 35012KT OVC008 PROB40 0205 2SM -RASN BECMG 0608 02008KT BKN012 BECMG 1012 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 1214 1/2SM FG FM1600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC=
What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast? |
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Variable in direction at 6 knots.
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KOKC 051130Z 051212 14008KT 5SM BR BKN030 TEMPO 1316 1 1/2SM BR FM1600 18010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2224 20013G20KT 4SM SHRA OVC020 PROB40 0006 2SM TSRA OVC008CB BECMG 0608 21015KT P6SM SCT040=
In the TAF form KOKC, the "FM Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from |
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KOKC 051130Z 051212 14008KT 5SM BR BKN030 TEMPO 1316 1 1/2SM BR FM1600 18010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2224 20013G20KT 4SM SHRA OVC020 PROB40 0006 2SM TSRA OVC008CB BECMG 0608 21015KT P6SM SCT040=
In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes |
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overcast at 2,000 ft during the forecast period 2200Z and 2400Z.
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KOKC 051130Z 051212 14008KT 5SM BR BKN030 TEMPO 1316 1 1/2SM BR FM1600 18010KT P6SM SKC BECMG 2224 20013G20KT 4SM SHRA OVC020 PROB40 0006 2SM TSRA OVC008CB BECMG 0608 21015KT P6SM SCT040=
During the time period from 0600Z and 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC? |
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Greater than 6 statute miles.
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| The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is |
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| To best determine general forecast weather conditions over several states, the pilot should refer to |
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Aviation Area Forecasts.
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(Refer to figure 16)
What is the outlook for the southern half of Indiana after 0700Z? |
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| To determine the freezing level and areas of probably icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the |
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Inflight Aviation Weather Advisories
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| The section of the Area Forecast entitled "VFR CLDS/WX" contains a general description of |
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clouds and weather which cover an area greater than 3,000 square miles and is significant to VFR flight operations.
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(Refer to figure 16)
What sky condition and visibility are forecast for upper Michigan in the eastern portions after 2300Z? |
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Ceiling 1,000 ft overcast and 3 to 5 statute miles visibility.
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(Refer to figure 16)
The Chicago FA forecast section is valid until the twenty-fifth at |
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(Refer to figure 16)
What sky condition and type obstructions to vision are forecast for upper Michigan in the western portions from 0200Z until 0500Z? |
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Ceiling becoming 1,000 ft overcast with visibility 3 to 5 statue miles in mist.
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| What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms? |
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Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.
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| What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET? |
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Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.
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| SIGMET's are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft? |
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| Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms? |
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| AIRMET's are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMETs and are intended for dissemination to |
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(Refer to figure 17)
What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 ft? |
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| What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts? |
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True direction and knots.
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| When the term "light and variable" is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded group and windspeed is |
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9900 and less than 5 knots.
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(Refer to figure 18)
What is the status of the front that extends from Nebraska through the upper peninsula of Michigan? |
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(Refer to figure 18)
The IFR weather in Northern Texas is due to |
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(Refer to figure 18)
Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot? |
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For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.
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(Refer to figure 18)
The marginal weather in central Kentucky is due to low |
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(Refer to figure 18)
What weather phenomenon is causing IFR conditions in central Oklahoma? |
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Low ceilings and visibility.
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(Refer to figure 18)
According to the Weather Depiction Chart, the weather for a flight from southern Michigan to north Indiana is ceilings |
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greater than 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 miles.
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| Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate |
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location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipitation.
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| What information is provided by the Radar Summary Chart that is not shown on other weather charts? |
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Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms.
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(Refer to figure 19)
(Area B) What is the top for precipitation of the radar return? |
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(Refer to figure 19)
(Area D) What is the direction and speed of movement of the cell? |
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(Refer to figure 19)
(Area E) The top of the precipitation of the cell is |
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| What does the heavy dashed line that forms a large rectangular box on a radar summary chart refer to? |
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Severe weather watch area.
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(Refer to figure 20)
How are Significant Weather Prognostic Charts best used by a pilot? |
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For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence)
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(Refer to figure 20)
Interpret the weather symbol depicted in Utah on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart. |
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Moderate turbulence, surface to 18,000 ft.
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(Refer to figure 20)
What weather is forecast for the Florida area just ahead of the stationary front during the first 12 hours? |
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Ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles with continuous precipitation.
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(Refer to figure 20)
The enclosed shaded area associated with the low pressure system over northern UTah is forecast to have |
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(Refer to figure 20)
At what altitude is the freezing level over the middle of Florida on the 12-hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart? |
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| Individual forecasts for specific routes of flight can be obtained form which weather source? |
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Transcribed Weather Broadcasts (TWEBs)
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| Transcribed Weather Broadcasts (TWEBs) may be monitored by tuning the appropriate radio receiver to certain |
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VOR and NDB frequencies.
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| When telephoning a weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request |
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| Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received? |
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| Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data? |
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An abbreviated briefing.
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| To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request |
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aan abbreviated briefing.
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| A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is |
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| When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request |
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| To obtain a continuous transcribed weather briefing, including winds aloft and route forecasts for a cross-country flight, a pilot should monitor a |
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Transcribed Weather Broadcast (TWEB) on an NDB or a VOR facility.
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| What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information? |
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Identify themselves as pilots.
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| When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state |
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whether they intend to fly VFR only.
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| How should contact be established with an En Route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) station, and what service would be expected? |
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Call Flight Watch on 122.0 for information regarding actual weather and thunderstorm activity along proposed route.
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| What service should a pilot normally expect from an En Route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) station? |
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Actual weather information and thunderstorm activity along the route.
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| Below FL180, en route weather advisories should be obtained from an FSS on |
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