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RVR Questions
RVR Questions
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Professional
07/02/2012

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Term
When the visiblity is _____ issue current touchdown RVR for runway in use.
Definition
When prevailing visibilityis 1 mile or less
Term
When there is a reportable value on the RVR monitor, when do you issue the RVR for the current runway in use?
Definition
when RVR indicates a reportable value regardless of the prevailing visibility
Term
What is a reportable RVR value?
Definition
RVR 6,000 feet or less
Term
When do you not report RVR?
Definition
When it is determined from a reliable source that the indicated RVR value differs by more then 400 feet from the actual conditions within the area of the transmissometer, the RVR data is acceptable and must not be reported.
Term
what is considered a reliable source in reference to indicating if the RVR values are reliable?
Definition
A reliable source is considered to be a certified weather observer, automated weather observing system, air traffic controller, flight service specialist, or pilot.
Term
when do you issue both mid-point and roll-out RVR?
Definition
Issue both mid-point and roll-out RVR when the value of either is less than 2,000 feet and the touchdown RVR is greater then the mid-point or roll-out RVR.
Term
when you issue RVR, how do you say it?
Definition
by stating the runway, the abbreviation RVR, and the indicated value.
Term
How do you state the RVR values when the visibility condition is greater or less than the reportable values of the equipment?
Definition
State the condition as "MORE THAN" or 'LESS THAN" the appropriate minimum or maximum readable value.
Term
what is considered a rapidly varying visibility condition RVR?
Definition
1,000 feet or more
Term
How do you report RVR when a readout indicates a rapidly varying visibility condition?
Definition
Report the current value followed by the range of visiblity variance.
Term
When do you issue RVR?
Definition
(1) When prevailing visiblity is 1 mile or less regardless of the value indiciated, (2) When RVR indicates a reportable value regardless of prevailing visibilty.
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