7 Weather Services

5398. During preflight preparation, weather report forecasts which are not routinely available at the local service outlet (AFSS) can best be obtained by means of contacting the. A— weather forecast office (WFD). B— air route traffic control center. C— pilot’s automatic telephone answering service.

5399. The most current en route and destination weather information for an instrument flight should be obtained from the. A— AFSS. B— ATIS broadcast. C— Notices to Airman publications.

5405. What wind conditions would you anticipate when squalls are reported at your destination?. A— Rapid variations in windspeed of 15 knots or more between peaks and lulls. B— Peak gusts of at least 35 knots combined with a change in wind direction of 30° or more. C— Sudden increases in windspeed of at least 16 knots to a sustained speed of 22 knots or more for at least 1 minute.

5402. The remarks section of the Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) contains the following coded information. What does it mean? RMK FZDZB42 WSHFT 30 FROPA. A— Freezing drizzle with cloud bases below 4,200 feet. B— Freezing drizzle below 4,200 feet and wind shear. C— Wind shift at three zero due to frontal passage.

5403. What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for KBOI? SPECI KBOI 091854Z 32005KT 1 1/2SM RA BR OVC007 17/16 A2990 RMK RAB12. A— Rain and fog obscuring two-tenths of the sky; rain began at 1912Z. B— Rain and mist obstructing visibility; rain began at 1812Z. C— Rain and overcast at 1200 feet AGL.

5404. The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL. If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL). METAR KHOB 151250Z 17006KT 4SM OVC005 13/11 A2998. A— 2,500 feet. B— 3,500 feet. C— 4,000 feet.

5407. To best determine observed weather conditions between weather reporting stations, the pilot should refer to. A— pilot reports. B— Area Forecasts. C— prognostic charts.

5444. A pilot reporting turbulence that momentarily causes slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude should report it as. A— light chop. B— light turbulence. C— moderate turbulence.

5445. When turbulence causes changes in altitude and/or attitude, but aircraft control remains positive, that should be reported as. A— light. B— severe. C— moderate.

5446. Turbulence that is encountered above 15,000 feet AGL not associated with cumuliform cloudiness, including thunderstorms, should be reported as. A— severe turbulence. B— clear air turbulence. C— convective turbulence.

5406. What significant cloud coverage is reported by this pilot report? KMOB UA/OV 15NW MOB 1340Z/SK OVC 025/045 OVC 090. A— Three (3) separate overcast layers exist with bases at 250, 7,500 and 9,000 feet. B— The top of the lower overcast is 2,500 feet; base and top of second overcast layer is 4,500 and 9,000 feet, respectively. C— The base of the second overcast layer is 2,500 feet; top of second overcast layer is 7,500 feet; base of third layer is 9,000 feet.

5409. What is the meaning of the terms PROB40 2102 +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)?. A— Probability of heavy thunderstorms with rain showers below 4000 feet at time 2102. B— Between 2100Z and 0200Z there is a forty percent (40%) probability of thunderstorms with heavy rain. C— Beginning at 2102Z forty percent (40%) probability of heavy thunderstorms and rain showers.

5410. What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?. A— Wind speed is variable throughout the period. B— Cloud base is variable. C— Wind direction is variable.

5411. Which statement pertaining to the following Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is true? TAF KMEM 091135Z 0915 15005KT 5SM HZ BKN060 FM1600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC. A— Wind in the valid period implies surface winds are forecast to be greater than 5 KTS. B— Wind direction is from 160° at 4 KTS and reported visibility is 6 statute miles. C— SKC in the valid period indicates no significant weather and sky clear.

5412. The visibility entry in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) of P6SM implies that the prevailing visibility is expected to be greater than. A— 6 nautical miles. B— 6 statute miles. C— 6 kilometers.

5413. Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?. A— Four times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period. B— Six times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period including a 4-hour categorical outlook. C— Four times daily and are valid for 12 hours including a 6-hour categorical outlook.

5414. Which information section is contained in the Aviation Area Forecast (FA)?. A— Winds aloft, speed and direction. B— VFR Clouds and Weather (VFR CLDS/WX). C— In-Flight Aviation Weather Advisories.

5414-1. Aviation Area Forecasts (FAs) for the contiguous U.S. are used in conjunction with inflight aviation weather advisories to interpolate. A— temperatures and winds at altitude. B— conditions at airports for which no TAFs are issued. C— radar echo precipitation types and intensity levels.

5415. The section of the Aviation Area Forecast (FA) entitled VFR Clouds and Weather contains a summary of. A— forecast sky cover, cloud tops, visibility, and obstructions to vision along specific routes. B— only those weather systems producing liquid or frozen precipitation, fog, thunderstorms, or IFR ceilings. C— sky condition, cloud heights, visibility, obstructions to vision, precipitation, and sustained surface winds of 20 knots or greater.

5416. In-Flight Aviation Weather Advisories include. what type of information? A— Forecasts for potentially hazardous flying conditions for enroute aircraft. B— State and geographic areas with reported ceilings and visibilities below VFR minimums. C— IFR conditions, turbulence, and icing within a valid period for the listed states.

5419. The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) prepares FAs for the contiguous U.S. A— twice each day. B— three times each day. C— every 6 hours unless significant changes in weather require it more often.

5424. What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?. A— True direction and MPH. B— True direction and knots. C— Magnetic direction and knots.

5422. SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions which are hazardous. A— to all aircraft. B— particularly to heavy aircraft. C— particularly to light airplanes.

5423. Which correctly describes the purpose of convective SIGMETs (WST)?. A— They consist of an hourly observation of tornadoes, significant thunderstorm activity, and large hailstone activity. B— They contain both an observation and a forecast of all thunderstorm and hailstone activity. The forecast is valid for 1 hour only. C— They consist of either an observation and a forecast or just a forecast for tornadoes, significant thunderstorm activity, or hail greater than or equal to 3/4 inch in diameter.

5417. What type of Inflight Weather Advisories provides an en route pilot with information regarding the possibility of moderate icing, moderate turbulence, winds of 30 knots or more at the surface and extensive mountain obscurement?. A— Convective SIGMETs and SIGMETs. B— Severe Weather Forecast Alerts (AWW) and SIGMETs. C— AIRMETs and Center Weather Advisories (CWA).

5418. What single reference contains information regarding a volcanic eruption, that is occurring or expected to occur?. A— In-Flight Weather Advisories. B— Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF). C— Weather Depiction Chart.

5400. The Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) is a broadcast service over selected VORs that provides. A— SIGMETs and AIRMETs at 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour for the first hour after issuance. B— continuous broadcast of inflight weather advisories. C— SIGMETs, CONVECTIVE SIGMETs and AIRMETs at 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour.

5401. The Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS) provided by AFSS’s includes. A— weather information service on a common frequency (122.0 mHz). B— recorded weather briefing service for the local area, usually within 50 miles and route forecasts. C— continuous recording of meteorological and/or aeronautical information available by telephone.

5560. Weather Advisory Broadcasts, including Severe Weather Forecast Alerts (AWW), Convective SIGMETs, and SIGMETs, are provided by. A— ARTCCs on all frequencies, except emergency, when any part of the area described is within 150 miles of the airspace under their jurisdiction. B— AFSSs on 122.2 MHz and adjacent VORs, when any part of the area described is within 200 miles of the airspace under their jurisdiction. C— selected low-frequency and/or VOR navigational aids.

5559. En route Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) is a service that provides en route aircraft with timely and meaningful weather advisories pertinent to the type of flight intended, route, and altitude. This information is received by. A— listening to en route VORs at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour. B— contacting flight watch, using the name of the ARTCC facility identification in your area, your aircraft identification, and name of nearest VOR, on 122.0 MHz below 17,500 feet MSL. C— contacting the AFSS facility in your area, using your airplane identification, and the name of the nearest VOR.

5408. Which is true concerning the radar weather report (SD) for KOKC? KOKC 1934 LN 8TRW++/+ 86/40 164/60 199/115 15W L2425 MT 570 AT 159/65 2 INCH HAIL RPRTD THIS CELL. A— There are three cells with tops at 11,500, 40,000, and 60,000 feet. B— The line of cells is moving 060° with winds reported up to 40 knots. C— The maximum tops of the cells is 57,000 feet located 65 NM southeast of the station.

5432. What information is provided by the Radar Summary Chart that is not shown on other weather charts?. A— Lines and cells of hazardous thunderstorms. B— Ceilings and precipitation between reporting stations. C— Areas of cloud cover and icing levels within the clouds.

5425. On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called. A— isobars. B— isogons. C— millibars.

5426. Dashed lines on a Surface Analysis Chart, if depicted, indicate that the pressure gradient is. A— weak. B— strong. C— unstable.

5427. Which chart provides a ready means of locating observed frontal positions and pressure centers?. A— Surface Analysis Chart. B— Constant Pressure Analysis Chart. C— Weather Depiction Chart.

5428. On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates. A— weak pressure gradient. B— strong pressure gradient. C— strong temperature gradient.

5429. The Surface Analysis Chart depicts. A— frontal locations and expected movement, pressure centers, cloud coverage, and obstructions to vision at the time of chart transmission. B— actual frontal positions, pressure patterns, temperature, dewpoint, wind, weather, and obstructions to vision at the valid time of the chart. C— actual pressure distribution, frontal systems, cloud heights and coverage, temperature, dewpoint, and wind at the time shown on the chart.

5430. Which provides a graphic display of both VFR and IFR weather?. A— Surface Weather Map. B— Radar Summary Chart. C— Weather Depiction Chart.

5431. When total sky cover is few or scattered, the height shown on the Weather Depiction Chart is the. A— top of the lowest layer. B— base of the lowest layer. C— base of the highest layer.

5440. Hatching on a Constant Pressure Analysis Chart indicates. A— hurricane eye. B— windspeed 70 knots to 110 knots. C— windspeed 110 knots to 150 knots.

5441. What flight planning information can a pilot derive from Constant Pressure Analysis Charts?. A— Winds and temperatures aloft. B— Clear air turbulence and icing conditions. C— Frontal systems and obstructions to vision aloft.

5442. From which of the following can the observed temperature, wind, and temperature/dewpoint spread be determined at a specified altitude?. A— Stability Charts. B— Winds Aloft Forecasts. C— Constant Pressure Analysis Charts.

5443. The minimum vertical wind shear value critical for probable moderate or greater turbulence is. A— 4 knots per 1,000 feet. B— 6 knots per 1,000 feet. C— 8 knots per 1,000 feet.

5433. Which weather chart depicts conditions forecast to exist at a specific time in the future?. A— Freezing Level Chart. B— Weather Depiction Chart. C— 12-Hour Significant Weather Prognostic Chart.

5436. What is the upper limit of the Low Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?. A— 30,000 feet. B— 24,000 feet. C— 18,000 feet.

5434. What weather phenomenon is implied within an area enclosed by small scalloped lines on a U.S. High- Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?. A— Cirriform clouds, light to moderate turbulence, and icing. B— Cumulonimbus clouds, icing, and moderate or greater turbulence. C— Cumuliform or standing lenticular clouds, moderate to severe turbulence, and icing.

5435. The U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart forecasts significant weather for what airspace?. A— 18,000 feet to 45,000 feet. B— 24,000 feet to 45,000 feet. C— 24,000 feet to 63,000 feet.

5438. A freezing level panel of the composite moisture stability chart is an analysis of. A— forecast freezing level data from surface observations. B— forecast freezing level data from upper air observations. C— observed freezing level data from upper air observations.

5439. The difference found by subtracting the temperature of a parcel of air theoretically lifted from the surface to 500 millibars and the existing temperature at 500 millibars is called the. A— lifted index. B— negative index. C— positive index.